Cheesecake vs panna cotta: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cheesecake scores 6/100 and panna cotta 4/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cheesecake
377 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice (1/12 cake): 130 g
Panna cotta
298 kcal per 100 g. 1 ramekin: 115 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPanna cotta377 vs 298 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCheesecake6.1 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.4 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPanna cotta19 vs 13 g per 100 g
- More potassiumCheesecake124 vs 93 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even15 vs 17 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cheesecake, 100 g | Panna cotta, 100 g | Cheesecake, 130 g | Panna cotta, 115 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 377 kcal | 298 kcal | 490 kcal | 343 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 3.5 g | 8 g | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 13 g | 36 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 19 g | 13 g | 25 g | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 0 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 28 g | 26 g | 36 g | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g | 17 g | 20 g | 19 g |
| Vitamin C | <0.1 mg | 0.4 mg | <0.1 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 239 µg | 302 µg | 311 µg | 347 µg |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 93 mg | 161 mg | 107 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | <0.1 mg | 1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 68 mg | 103 mg | 78 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 7.1 mg | 16 mg | 8.2 mg |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 29 mg | 332 mg | 33 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.