Which is healthier, Lettuce or Ricotta?

Lettuce wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Lettuce has 15 calories and 1.4g protein per 100g, while Ricotta has 174 calories and 11.3g protein.

How many calories are in Lettuce vs Ricotta?

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

Which has more protein, Lettuce or Ricotta?

Ricotta has more protein with 11.3g per 100g compared to 1.4g.

Lettuce vs Ricotta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Lettuce 6

4 Ricotta

Vegetables vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Lettuce	Ricotta	Better
Calories	15kcal	174kcal	Lettuce
Protein	1.4g	11.3g	Ricotta
Total Fat	0.2g	13g	Lettuce
Carbohydrates	2.9g	3g	Ricotta
Fiber	1.3g	0g	Lettuce
Sugar	0.8g	0.3g	Ricotta
Vitamin C	9.2mg	0mg	Lettuce
Calcium	36mg	207mg	Ricotta
Iron	0.9mg	0.4mg	Lettuce
Potassium	194mg	105mg	Lettuce

Macronutrient Breakdown

Lettuce

Protein: 1.4g Fat: 0.2g Carbs: 2.9g

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.