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Head to headRicotta (Part-Skim) vs Cottage Cheese (2%)
The lasagna cheese against the diet cheese.
Ricotta (Part-Skim) takes it, 51 to 50. A 1-point gap. Lasagna's quiet protein contributor — 11.4g per 100g. Cottage Cheese (2%)’s case: Casein-heavy slow protein — great before bed. Heads up: these two are graded on different rubrics, so the scores aren’t strictly comparable — the tale of the tape above is the apples-to-apples part.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Ricotta (Part-Skim) per 100g | Cottage Cheese (2%) per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 | 90 ● |
| Protein | 11.4g | 12g ● |
| Total Fat | 7.9g | 2g ● |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9g | 1.2g ● |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Sodium | 125mg ● | 349mg |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 8mg ● |
| Potassium | 105mg ● | 104mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Ricotta (Part-Skim) wins
- Ricotta (Part-Skim) has less sodium per 100 calories (Cottage Cheese (2%) has more).
Where Cottage Cheese (2%) wins
- Cottage Cheese (2%) has 1.6x the protein of Ricotta (Part-Skim) per 100 calories.
- Cottage Cheese (2%) has less saturated fat per 100 calories (Ricotta (Part-Skim) has more).
Questions
Is Ricotta (Part-Skim) healthier than Cottage Cheese (2%)?
By our scoring, Ricotta (Part-Skim) grades higher (51 vs 50). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Ricotta (Part-Skim) or Cottage Cheese (2%)?
Ricotta (Part-Skim): 8.3g per 100 calories. Cottage Cheese (2%): 13.3g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Ricotta (Part-Skim) vs Cottage Cheese (2%)?
Ricotta (Part-Skim): 138 calories per 100g. Cottage Cheese (2%): 9 calories per 100g.