Ricotta Cheese vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ricotta cheese
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and crimini mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ricotta cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- 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 Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ricotta cheese is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 85% less calories than ricotta cheese - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ricotta cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to crimini mushroom per calorie. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for crimini mushroom, 36:61:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 61% |
| Fat | 61% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than ricotta cheese - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ricotta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ricotta cheese has 202% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ricotta cheese is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than ricotta cheese - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and crimini mushroom are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ricotta cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both ricotta cheese and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Ricotta Cheese | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 105% more potassium than ricotta cheese - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ricotta cheese has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.356 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.368 G | 0.04 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or ricotta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Ricotta cheese is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than ricotta cheese - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or ricotta cheese better for protein?
Ricotta cheese has 200% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or ricotta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and ricotta cheese has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or ricotta cheese contain more calcium?
Ricotta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or ricotta cheese contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 110% more potassium than ricotta cheese - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.