Ricotta Cheese vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ricotta cheese
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and pork:
- Both pork and ricotta cheese are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
- Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and ricotta cheese are high in calories. Pork has 98% more calories than ricotta cheese - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ricotta cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | ~ |
| Fat | 61% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and pork contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 241% more protein than ricotta cheese - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pork and ricotta cheese are high in saturated fat. Pork has 20% more saturated fat than ricotta cheese - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and pork are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ricotta cheese has 48% less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than ricotta cheese - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ricotta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 59 times more Vitamin A than pork - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both ricotta cheese and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Ricotta Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 836% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 892% more iron than ricotta cheese - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Pork has 65% more potassium than ricotta cheese - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both ricotta cheese and pork contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Ricotta Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.07 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.004 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.054 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.014 G | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.356 G | 1.64 G |
| Total | 0.37 G | 1.72 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or ricotta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and ricotta cheese are high in calories. Pork has 100% more calories than ricotta cheese - pork has 297 calories in 100g and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
Is pork or ricotta cheese better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 240% more protein than ricotta cheese - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein.
Does pork or ricotta cheese contain more calcium?
Ricotta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 840% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
Does pork or ricotta cheese contain more potassium?
Both pork and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Pork has 70% more potassium than ricotta cheese - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.