Which is healthier, Cream Cheese or Ricotta?

Ricotta wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Cream Cheese has 342 calories and 5.9g protein per 100g, while Ricotta has 174 calories and 11.3g protein.

How many calories are in Cream Cheese vs Ricotta?

Cream Cheese contains 342 calories per 100g, while Ricotta contains 174 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Cream Cheese or Ricotta?

Ricotta has more protein with 11.3g per 100g compared to 5.9g.

Cream Cheese vs Ricotta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

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Dairy & Eggs vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Cream Cheese	Ricotta	Better
Calories	342kcal	174kcal	Ricotta
Protein	5.9g	11.3g	Ricotta
Total Fat	34.2g	13g	Ricotta
Carbohydrates	4.1g	3g	Cream Cheese
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	3.2g	0.3g	Ricotta
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	98mg	207mg	Ricotta
Iron	0.4mg	0.4mg	Tie
Potassium	138mg	105mg	Cream Cheese

Macronutrient Breakdown

Cream Cheese

Protein: 5.9g Fat: 34.2g Carbs: 4.1g

Ricotta

Protein: 11.3g Fat: 13g Carbs: 3g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.