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True morels vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between True morels and Ricotta?

  • True morels are richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, yet Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 148% higher.
  • True morels contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Mushrooms, morel, 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 +3105.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.8%
Contains more Potassium +291.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +2876.2%
Contains more Manganese +9683.3%
Contains more Calcium +381.4%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +3105.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.8%
Contains more Potassium +291.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +2876.2%
Contains more Manganese +9683.3%
Contains more Calcium +381.4%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%

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 D +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2065.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 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 D +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2065.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Protein +260.9%
Contains more Fats +2177.2%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 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 Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Protein +260.9%
Contains more Fats +2177.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6875%
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6875%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 3.12g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.57g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 5.1g 3.04g True morels
Calories 31kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.6g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 2.8g 0g True morels
Calcium 43mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 12.18mg 0.38mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 11mg True morels
Phosphorus 194mg 158mg True morels
Potassium 411mg 105mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 84mg True morels
Zinc 2.03mg 1.16mg True morels
Copper 0.625mg 0.021mg True morels
Manganese 0.587mg 0.006mg True morels
Selenium 2.2µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 206IU 10IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg 0.2µg True morels
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.013mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.195mg True morels
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 0.104mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.213mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.043mg True morels
Folate 9µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
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 51mg True morels
Saturated Fat 0.065g 8.295g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.385g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
True morels 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%
True morels
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.