Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)
11.4gprotein / 100g174 cal · 7.9g fat · $$ · Quality 0.93
Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)
10.2gprotein / 100g59 cal · 0.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.95
Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) carries 1.2g more protein per 100g than Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) (11.4g vs 10.2g) — a real but modest edge.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$ for Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) or Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) | Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.4g | 10.2g |
| Calories | 174 | 59 |
| Fat | 7.9g | 0.4g |
| Carbs | 6.4g | 3.6g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.93 | 0.95 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, ricotta cheese (part-skim) or greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)?
Ricotta Cheese (part-skim) has 11.4g of protein per 100g compared to Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 10.2g.
Which is lower in calories?
Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) is lower in calories per 100g, at 59 vs the other's 174.