Boiled Egg vs. Ricotta Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Ricotta Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
ricotta cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and ricotta cheese:
- Both ricotta cheese and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Boiled egg has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese.
- Boiled egg has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ricotta cheese contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than ricotta cheese.
- Ricotta cheese has more beta-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than ricotta cheese.
- Ricotta cheese is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ricotta cheese and boiled egg are high in calories. Ricotta cheese is very similar to ricotta cheese for calories - ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ricotta cheese for fat. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for ricotta cheese, 20:19:61 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 64% | 61% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 67% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ricotta cheese is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 49% less saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and boiled egg are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and ricotta cheese has 87% less cholesterol than boiled egg - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both ricotta cheese and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A. Boiled egg has 24% more Vitamin A than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 770% more Vitamin D than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ricotta cheese contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and ricotta cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Boiled Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.013 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.298 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.461 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.85 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ricotta cheese and boiled egg are high in calcium. Ricotta cheese has 312% more calcium than boiled egg - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 815% more iron than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Ricotta cheese is a great source of potassium and it has 74% more potassium than boiled egg - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, ricotta cheese has more beta-carotene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than ricotta cheese per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and ricotta cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Boiled Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.043 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | 0.005 G | 0.004 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.054 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.356 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.012 G |
| Total | 1.188 G | 0.368 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) .
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FAQ
Does ricotta cheese or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ricotta cheese and boiled egg are high in calories. Ricotta cheese is quite similar to ricotta cheese for calories - ricotta cheese has 150 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is ricotta cheese or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 70% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does ricotta cheese or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both ricotta cheese and boiled egg are high in calcium. Ricotta cheese has 310% more calcium than boiled egg - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.