Ricotta vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ricotta and tilsit cheese?
- Tilsit cheese is richer than ricotta in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% more.
- Ricotta has 2 times more potassium than tilsit cheese. While ricotta has 105mg of potassium, tilsit cheese has only 65mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in ricotta is lower.
We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheese, tilsit types 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +61.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +238.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +517.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
24.41 g
Fats:
25.98 g
Carbs:
1.88 g
Water:
42.86 g
Other:
4.87 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +377.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.721 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 2.1µg | 73% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 700mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 500mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 16.775g | 39% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 753mg | 29% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 24.41g | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 3.5mg | 21% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 25.98g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 102mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 249µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.359mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 7.136g | 9% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 340kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.346mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.721g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 1.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 1.484mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 2.548mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 2.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 1.358mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 1.752mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.704mg | 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
14%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)