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Ricotta vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ricotta and True morels?

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

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Mushrooms, morel, raw 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 Calcium +381.4%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
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%
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 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Calcium +381.4%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
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%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
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 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +260.9%
Contains more Fats +2177.2%
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Other +56.9%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +260.9%
Contains more Fats +2177.2%
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Other +56.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta True morels
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 Ricotta True morels Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 2.3g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 3.12g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.57g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 5.1g True morels
Calories 174kcal 31kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 0.6g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 2.8g True morels
Calcium 207mg 43mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 11mg 19mg True morels
Phosphorus 158mg 194mg True morels
Potassium 105mg 411mg True morels
Sodium 84mg 21mg True morels
Zinc 1.16mg 2.03mg True morels
Copper 0.021mg 0.625mg True morels
Manganese 0.006mg 0.587mg True morels
Selenium 14.5µg 2.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 0.2µg 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.069mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.205mg True morels
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 2.252mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.136mg True morels
Folate 12µg 9µg 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 8.295g 0.065g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.052g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.433g 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
Ricotta True morels
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
14%
Ricotta
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
96%
True morels

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.