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Ricotta vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ricotta and American cheese different?

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Selenium than Ricotta.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 84% higher.
  • Ricotta has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +404.8%
Contains more Iron +65.8%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +305.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.7%
Contains more Copper +119%
Contains more Manganese +583.3%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +404.8%
Contains more Iron +65.8%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +305.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.7%
Contains more Copper +119%
Contains more Manganese +583.3%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%

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 B3 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +136.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +136.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +81%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Other +563.7%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Water +81%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Other +563.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 3.7g American cheese
Protein 11.26g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 12.98g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 3.04g 3.7g American cheese
Calories 174kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 0.27g 2.26g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.38mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 11mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 158mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 105mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 84mg 1671mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.046mg American cheese
Manganese 0.006mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 445IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 10IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.015mg American cheese
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.076mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 12µg 8µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.517mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.221mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.338mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.281mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.692mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.459mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 51mg 100mg Ricotta
Trans Fat 1.144g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 18.057g Ricotta
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta American cheese
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
14%
Ricotta
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1587mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.