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Edible mushroom vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Edible mushroom and Ricotta?

  • Edible mushroom is richer in Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Ricotta is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 35 times more Vitamin B3 than Ricotta. Edible mushroom has 3.607mg of Vitamin B3, while Ricotta has 0.104mg.
  • Edible mushroom contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Mushrooms, white, raw 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 Iron +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +202.9%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +1414.3%
Contains more Manganese +683.3%
Contains more Calcium +6800%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Selenium +55.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +202.9%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +1414.3%
Contains more Manganese +683.3%
Contains more Calcium +6800%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Selenium +55.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Protein +264.4%
Contains more Fats +3717.6%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.04
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 Water +28.9%
Contains more Protein +264.4%
Contains more Fats +3717.6%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.6%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 3.09g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.34g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 3.26g 3.04g Edible mushroom
Calories 22kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 1g 0g Edible mushroom
Calcium 3mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.5mg 0.38mg Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 86mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 318mg 105mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 84mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.318mg 0.021mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.006mg Edible mushroom
Selenium 9.3µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 7IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.013mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.195mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.104mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.213mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.043mg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg 12µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.107mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.12mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.107mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.031mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.232mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.057mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 8.295g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Edible mushroom
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.