Which is healthier, Parmesan or Ricotta?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Parmesan has 431 calories and 38.5g protein per 100g, while Ricotta has 174 calories and 11.3g protein.

How many calories are in Parmesan vs Ricotta?

Parmesan contains 431 calories per 100g, while Ricotta contains 174 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Parmesan or Ricotta?

Parmesan has more protein with 38.5g per 100g compared to 11.3g.

Parmesan vs Ricotta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Parmesan 4

4 Ricotta

Dairy & Eggs vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Parmesan	Ricotta	Better
Calories	431kcal	174kcal	Ricotta
Protein	38.5g	11.3g	Parmesan
Total Fat	28.6g	13g	Ricotta
Carbohydrates	4.1g	3g	Parmesan
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0.9g	0.3g	Ricotta
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	1184mg	207mg	Parmesan
Iron	0.8mg	0.4mg	Parmesan
Potassium	92mg	105mg	Ricotta

Macronutrient Breakdown

Parmesan

Protein: 38.5g Fat: 28.6g Carbs: 4.1g

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.