Side-by-Side Comparison
Cheeses & Cultured Dairy
Cheddar Cheese (Sharp / Aged) vs. Ricotta (Whole Milk Fresh)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Cheddar Cheese (Sharp / Aged)
Ricotta (Whole Milk Fresh)
Sharp cheddar is a hard curd-milled cow's milk cheese aged 9–18 months. Per 100g, it provides 403 kcal, 24.9g protein, 33.1g fat (21.1g saturated), 1.28g carbs (virtually zero lactose), and 721mg calcium.
Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese made by reheating whey proteins (ri-cotta = re-cooked). Per 100g, it provides 150 kcal, 11.3g whey/casein protein, 10.3g fat (6.4g saturated), 3.0g lactose sugars, and 207mg calcium.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
403 kcal | 150 kcal |
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Protein
|
24.9 g | 11.3 (Rich in Whey proteins) g |
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Total Fat
|
33.1 g | 10.3 g |
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Saturated Fat
|
21.1 g | 6.40 g |
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Carbohydrates / Lactose
|
1.28 (Lactose < 0.1g) g | 3.00 g |
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Calcium
|
721 mg | 207 mg |
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Sodium
|
621 mg | 84.0 (Low sodium) mg |
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Moisture Content
|
36.8 % | 72.0 % |
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Aging Period
|
9 – 18 Months | Fresh / Unaged |
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