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Tilsit cheese vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tilsit cheese and Ricotta?

  • Tilsit cheese is richer than Ricotta in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% more.
  • Tilsit cheese has 9 times more Sodium than Ricotta. While Tilsit cheese has 753mg of Sodium, Ricotta has only 84mg.

We used Cheese, tilsit and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 Calcium +238.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.5%
Contains more Zinc +201.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +238.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.5%
Contains more Zinc +201.7%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +517.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 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 A +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +517.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116.8%
Contains more Fats +100.2%
Contains more Other +377.5%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Contains more Water +67.3%
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 Protein +116.8%
Contains more Fats +100.2%
Contains more Other +377.5%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Contains more Water +67.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 1.88g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 24.41g 11.26g Tilsit cheese
Fats 25.98g 12.98g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 1.88g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 340kcal 174kcal Tilsit cheese
Sugar 0.27g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 700mg 207mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Tilsit cheese
Phosphorus 500mg 158mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 65mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 753mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 3.5mg 1.16mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.021mg Tilsit cheese
Manganese 0.013mg 0.006mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1045IU 445IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 249µg 120µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.195mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.104mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.213mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.043mg Tilsit cheese
Folate 20µg 12µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.34µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.125mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg 0.517mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0.589mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg 1.221mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg 1.338mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg 0.281mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.556mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg 0.692mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg 0.459mg Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 102mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 16.775g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 3.627g Tilsit cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.385g Tilsit cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Ricotta
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
40%
Tilsit cheese
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.