Which is healthier, Mozzarella or Ricotta?

Ricotta wins in 4 out of 10 nutritional categories. Mozzarella has 280 calories and 28g protein per 100g, while Ricotta has 174 calories and 11.3g protein.

How many calories are in Mozzarella vs Ricotta?

Mozzarella contains 280 calories per 100g, while Ricotta contains 174 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Mozzarella or Ricotta?

Mozzarella has more protein with 28g per 100g compared to 11.3g.

Mozzarella vs Ricotta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Mozzarella 3

4 Ricotta

Dairy & Eggs vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Mozzarella	Ricotta	Better
Calories	280kcal	174kcal	Ricotta
Protein	28g	11.3g	Mozzarella
Total Fat	17.1g	13g	Ricotta
Carbohydrates	3.1g	3g	Mozzarella
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	1g	0.3g	Ricotta
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	505mg	207mg	Mozzarella
Iron	0.4mg	0.4mg	Tie
Potassium	76mg	105mg	Ricotta

Macronutrient Breakdown

Mozzarella

Protein: 28g Fat: 17.1g Carbs: 3.1g

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.