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Mozzarella vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella and Ricotta

  • Ricotta has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need of Calcium 52% more than Ricotta.
  • Mozzarella has 3 times more Phosphorus than Ricotta. While Mozzarella has 524mg of Phosphorus, Ricotta has only 158mg.
  • Ricotta has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
7
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Calcium +253.1%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +253.1%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
9
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
4
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Protein +144.2%
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.04
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Ricotta
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 Protein +144.2%
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 3.04g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 11.26g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 12.98g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 3.04g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 174kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 731mg 207mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 158mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 16mg 84mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 1.16mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.021mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 445IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 120µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.11mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 10IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.013mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.195mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.104mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.043mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.34µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.1µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 54mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 10.867g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 3.627g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.385g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.572g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.