Collagen Peptides
90.0gprotein / 100g370 cal · 0.5g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.0
Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)
11.4gprotein / 100g174 cal · 7.9g fat · $$ · Quality 0.93
Collagen Peptides is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 90.0g per 100g vs Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)'s 11.4g, a 78.6g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Quality flips the other way, though: Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) has the stronger amino acid profile (high biological value dairy protein) versus Collagen Peptides's incomplete — contains no tryptophan, cannot support muscle protein synthesis alone.
On price, Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) wins clearly — $$ against Collagen Peptides's $$$.
For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Collagen Peptides is the clear pick over Ricotta Cheese (part-skim).
Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1050mg vs Collagen Peptides's 400mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Collagen Peptides wins clearly. Choose Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Collagen Peptides | Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 90.0g | 11.4g |
| Calories | 370 | 174 |
| Fat | 0.5g | 7.9g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 6.4g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.0 | 0.93 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, collagen peptides or ricotta cheese (part-skim)?
Collagen Peptides has 90.0g of protein per 100g compared to Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)'s 11.4g.
Which is lower in calories?
Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) is lower in calories per 100g, at 174 vs the other's 370.