Ricotta Cheese vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and sausage:
- Both ricotta cheese and sausage are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Sausage has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Sausage is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ricotta cheese and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 116% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ricotta cheese is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to sausage for protein. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 2% |
| Fat | 61% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ricotta cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of carbs - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sausage is an excellent source of protein and it has 144% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ricotta cheese and sausage are high in saturated fat. Sausage has 41% more saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and sausage are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and sausage has 0.1g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Ricotta cheese has 40% less cholesterol than sausage - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than sausage - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has 310% more Vitamin D than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both ricotta cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Ricotta Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than sausage - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 862% more iron than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both ricotta cheese and sausage are high in potassium. Sausage has 55% more potassium than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sausage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than ricotta cheese per 100 grams. Both ricotta cheese and sausage contain small amounts of DHA and EPA.
| Ricotta Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.004 G |
| EPA | 0.004 G | 0.007 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.054 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | 0.035 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.356 G | 4.267 G |
| Total | 0.368 G | 4.302 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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does ricotta cheese or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ricotta cheese and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 120% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does ricotta cheese or sausage contain more calcium?
Ricotta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than sausage - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does ricotta cheese or sausage contain more potassium?
Both ricotta cheese and sausage are high in potassium. Sausage has 60% more potassium than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.