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Swiss cheese vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swiss cheese and ricotta?

  • Ricotta has less vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and magnesium than Swiss cheese.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 113% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 4 times more calcium than ricotta. Swiss cheese has 890mg of calcium, while ricotta has 207mg.
  • Ricotta contains less saturated fat.

We used Cheese, swiss 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.8%
Contains more IronIron +192.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 ProteinProtein +139.4%
Contains more FatsFats +138.8%
Contains more OtherOther +192.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.1%
Contains more WaterWater +90.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.34µg 113%
Calcium 890mg 207mg 68%
Phosphorus 574mg 158mg 59%
Saturated fat 18.227g 8.295g 45%
Protein 26.96g 11.26g 31%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.16mg 29%
Fats 30.99g 12.98g 28%
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg 28%
Vitamin A 288µg 120µg 19%
Cholesterol 93mg 51mg 14%
Calories 393kcal 174kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 3.627g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.195mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.385g 6%
Magnesium 33mg 11mg 5%
Sodium 187mg 84mg 4%
Copper 0.047mg 0.021mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.213mg 3%
Iron 0.13mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.043mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.006mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 72mg 105mg 1%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Carbs 1.44g 3.04g 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.104mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Choline 15.5mg 17.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.459mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Swiss cheese
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.932g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.