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Blue cheese vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Blue cheese and Ricotta

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A in Blue cheese is higher than in Ricotta.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 52% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta has 14 times less Sodium than Blue cheese. Blue cheese has 1146mg of Sodium, while Ricotta has 84mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 43% 5% 15% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 27% 2.2% 6% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +62%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +876.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +711.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.1%
Contains more FatsFats +121.4%
Contains more OtherOther +401%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +69.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +114.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue cheese Ricotta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Ricotta Opinion
Calories 353kcal 174kcal Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 11.26g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 12.98g Blue cheese
Net carbs 2.34g 3.04g Ricotta
Carbs 2.34g 3.04g Ricotta
Cholesterol 75mg 51mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 21IU 10IU Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 207mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 105mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Sugar 0.5g 0.27g Ricotta
Copper 0.04mg 0.021mg Blue cheese
Zinc 2.66mg 1.16mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 158mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 84mg Ricotta
Vitamin A 721IU 445IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A 198µg 120µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.006mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.013mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.195mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.104mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.213mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.043mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.34µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.1µg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 12µg Blue cheese
Choline 15.4mg 17.5mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 18.669g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 3.627g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.385g Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.125mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.517mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.589mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.221mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 1.338mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.281mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.556mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.692mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.459mg Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Blue cheese
13%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.