Which is healthier, Cucumber or Ricotta?

Cucumber wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Cucumber has 15 calories and 0.7g protein per 100g, while Ricotta has 174 calories and 11.3g protein.

How many calories are in Cucumber vs Ricotta?

Cucumber contains 15 calories per 100g, while Ricotta contains 174 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Cucumber or Ricotta?

Ricotta has more protein with 11.3g per 100g compared to 0.7g.

Cucumber vs Ricotta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Cucumber 6

4 Ricotta

Vegetables vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Cucumber	Ricotta	Better
Calories	15kcal	174kcal	Cucumber
Protein	0.7g	11.3g	Ricotta
Total Fat	0.1g	13g	Cucumber
Carbohydrates	3.6g	3g	Cucumber
Fiber	0.5g	0g	Cucumber
Sugar	1.7g	0.3g	Ricotta
Vitamin C	2.8mg	0mg	Cucumber
Calcium	16mg	207mg	Ricotta
Iron	0.3mg	0.4mg	Ricotta
Potassium	147mg	105mg	Cucumber

Macronutrient Breakdown

Cucumber

Protein: 0.7g Fat: 0.1g Carbs: 3.6g

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.