Which is healthier, Croissant or Ricotta?

Ricotta wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Croissant has 406 calories and 8.2g protein per 100g, while Ricotta has 174 calories and 11.3g protein.

How many calories are in Croissant vs Ricotta?

Croissant contains 406 calories per 100g, while Ricotta contains 174 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Croissant or Ricotta?

Ricotta has more protein with 11.3g per 100g compared to 8.2g.

Croissant vs Ricotta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Croissant 4

5 Ricotta

Grains vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Croissant	Ricotta	Better
Calories	406kcal	174kcal	Ricotta
Protein	8.2g	11.3g	Ricotta
Total Fat	21g	13g	Ricotta
Carbohydrates	45.8g	3g	Croissant
Fiber	2.6g	0g	Croissant
Sugar	11.3g	0.3g	Ricotta
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	37mg	207mg	Ricotta
Iron	2.4mg	0.4mg	Croissant
Potassium	118mg	105mg	Croissant

Macronutrient Breakdown

Croissant

Protein: 8.2g Fat: 21g Carbs: 45.8g

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.