Which is healthier, Lentil or Ricotta?

Lentil wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Lentil has 116 calories and 9g protein per 100g, while Ricotta has 174 calories and 11.3g protein.

How many calories are in Lentil vs Ricotta?

Lentil contains 116 calories per 100g, while Ricotta contains 174 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Lentil or Ricotta?

Ricotta has more protein with 11.3g per 100g compared to 9g.

Lentil vs Ricotta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Lentil 7

3 Ricotta

Legumes & Soy vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Lentil	Ricotta	Better
Calories	116kcal	174kcal	Lentil
Protein	9g	11.3g	Ricotta
Total Fat	0.4g	13g	Lentil
Carbohydrates	20.1g	3g	Lentil
Fiber	7.9g	0g	Lentil
Sugar	1.8g	0.3g	Ricotta
Vitamin C	1.5mg	0mg	Lentil
Calcium	19mg	207mg	Ricotta
Iron	3.3mg	0.4mg	Lentil
Potassium	369mg	105mg	Lentil

Macronutrient Breakdown

Lentil

Protein: 9g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 20.1g

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.