Ricotta Cheese vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ricotta cheese
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and carrots:
- Both carrots and ricotta cheese are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Carrot has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, ricotta cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Ricotta cheese has 16.5 times less sugar than carrot.
- Ricotta cheese has signficantly more protein than carrot.
- Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ricotta cheese is high in calories and carrot has 73% less calories than ricotta cheese - carrot has 41 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 carrots per calorie. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 87% |
| Fat | 61% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than ricotta cheese - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ricotta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ricotta cheese has 16.5 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ricotta cheese has signficantly more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ricotta cheese is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than ricotta cheese - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and carrots are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than ricotta cheese - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ricotta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and ricotta cheese are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 596% more Vitamin A than ricotta cheese - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Ricotta cheese has more Vitamin D than carrot - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, ricotta cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both ricotta cheese and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Ricotta Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 524% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Carrot has 46% more potassium than ricotta cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Ricotta Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ricotta cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.004 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.054 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ricotta cheese has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.356 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.368 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or ricotta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Ricotta cheese is high in calories and carrot has 70% less calories than ricotta cheese - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
Does carrots or ricotta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and ricotta cheese has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or ricotta cheese contain more calcium?
Ricotta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 520% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
Does carrots or ricotta cheese contain more potassium?
Both carrots and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Carrot has 50% more potassium than ricotta cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.