Eggs vs ricotta cheese: which is healthier?
Eggs are more nutrient-dense, scoring 50/100 against 42/100 for ricotta cheese. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Eggs
143 kcal per 100 g. 1 large egg: 50 g
Higher scoreRicotta cheese
138 kcal per 100 g. 1/4 cup: 62 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even143 vs 138 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even13 vs 11 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.4 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even138 vs 125 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatEggs3.1 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Eggs, 100 g | Ricotta cheese, 100 g | Eggs, 50 g | Ricotta cheese, 62 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 138 kcal | 72 kcal | 86 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 11 g | 6.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g | 5.1 g | 0.4 g | 3.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 7.9 g | 4.8 g | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 4.9 g | 1.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 160 µg | 107 µg | 80 µg | 66 µg |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 125 mg | 69 mg | 78 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.9 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 272 mg | 28 mg | 169 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 15 mg | 6 mg | 9.3 mg |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 99 mg | 71 mg | 61 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.