Ricotta Cheese vs. Persimmon
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Persimmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ricotta cheese
versus
persimmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and persimmon:
- Both persimmon and ricotta cheese are high in calories and potassium.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
- Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Ricotta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Ricotta cheese has signficantly more protein than persimmon.
- 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 Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both persimmon and ricotta cheese are high in calories. Ricotta cheese has 18% more calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ricotta cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to persimmon per calorie. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for persimmon, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 95% |
| Fat | 61% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and ricotta cheese has 78% less carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and persimmon contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Ricotta cheese has signficantly more protein than persimmon - persimmon has 0.8g of protein per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ricotta cheese is high in saturated fat and persimmon has less saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and persimmon are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Persimmon has less cholesterol than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Persimmon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than ricotta cheese - persimmon has 66mg 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 more Vitamin A than persimmon - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Ricotta cheese has more Vitamin D than persimmon - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and persimmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ricotta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Ricotta Cheese | Persimmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 4 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 663% more calcium than persimmon - persimmon has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than ricotta cheese - persimmon has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron.
potassium
Both persimmon and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Persimmon has 42% more potassium than ricotta cheese - persimmon has 310mg of potassium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.
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 Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) .
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FAQ
Does persimmon or ricotta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both persimmon and ricotta cheese are high in calories. Ricotta cheese has 20% more calories than persimmon - persimmon has 127 calories in 100g and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
Does persimmon or ricotta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and ricotta cheese has 80% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - persimmon has 33.5g of carbs for 100g and ricotta cheese has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does persimmon or ricotta cheese contain more calcium?
Ricotta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than persimmon - persimmon has 27mg of calcium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
Does persimmon or ricotta cheese contain more potassium?
Both persimmon and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Persimmon has 40% more potassium than ricotta cheese - persimmon has 310mg of potassium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.