Ricotta Cheese vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Cooked Turkey
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
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and turkey:
- Both ricotta cheese and turkey are high in calories and potassium.
- Ricotta cheese has 55% less cholesterol than turkey.
- Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Turkey has 120.1 times less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese.
- Turkey has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ricotta cheese and turkey are high in calories. Turkey has 26% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ricotta cheese is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | ~ |
| Fat | 61% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has 120.1 times less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 279% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ricotta cheese is high in saturated fat and turkey has 66% less saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and turkey are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and turkey has 0.1g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Ricotta cheese has 55% less cholesterol than turkey - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and turkey has 109mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 900% more Vitamin A than turkey - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Ricotta cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both ricotta cheese and turkey contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Ricotta Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than turkey - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Turkey has 738% more iron than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both ricotta cheese and turkey are high in potassium. Ricotta cheese is very similar to ricotta cheese for potassium - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, turkey has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ricotta cheese per 100 grams. Both ricotta cheese and turkey contain small amounts of DHA, EPA and DPA.
| Ricotta Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.005 G |
| EPA | 0.004 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.054 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.356 G | 1.873 G |
| Total | 0.368 G | 1.883 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 Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does ricotta cheese or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ricotta cheese and turkey are high in calories. Turkey has 30% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is ricotta cheese or turkey better for protein?
Turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 280% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does ricotta cheese or turkey contain more calcium?
Ricotta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than turkey - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
Does ricotta cheese or turkey contain more potassium?
Both ricotta cheese and turkey are high in potassium. Ricotta cheese is very similar to ricotta cheese for potassium - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.