Cheshire cheese vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheshire cheese and ricotta?
- Ricotta has less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than cheshire cheese.
- Cheshire cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
- Cheshire cheese has 8 times more sodium than ricotta. Cheshire cheese has 700mg of sodium, while ricotta has 84mg.
We used Cheese, cheshire and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +210.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +144.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.37 g
Fats:
30.6 g
Carbs:
4.78 g
Water:
37.65 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 g
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 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.475g | 8.295g | 51% |
| Calcium | 643mg | 207mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 464mg | 158mg | 44% |
| Fats | 30.6g | 12.98g | 27% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 84mg | 27% |
| Protein | 23.37g | 11.26g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.34µg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.16mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 233µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.671g | 3.627g | 13% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 174kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.413mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.385g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.78g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.78g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 95mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.3mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.832mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.451mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.238mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.945mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.231mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.56mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.821mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheshire cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.