Egg White Protein Powder
84.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 0.5g fat · $$$ · Quality 1.0
Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)
11.4gprotein / 100g174 cal · 7.9g fat · $$ · Quality 0.93
Egg White Protein Powder is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 84.0g per 100g vs Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)'s 11.4g, a 72.6g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Egg White Protein Powder also carries the stronger amino acid profile (reference protein, dehydrated and isolated), while Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) is high biological value dairy protein.
On price, Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) wins clearly — $$ against Egg White Protein Powder's $$$.
For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Egg White Protein Powder is the clear pick over Ricotta Cheese (part-skim).
Egg White Protein Powder's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2450mg vs Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)'s 1050mg) — 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, Egg White Protein Powder 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 | Egg White Protein Powder | Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 84.0g | 11.4g |
| Calories | 380 | 174 |
| Fat | 0.5g | 7.9g |
| Carbs | 4.0g | 6.4g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 1.0 | 0.93 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 2 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, egg white protein powder or ricotta cheese (part-skim)?
Egg White Protein Powder has 84.0g 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 380.