Ricotta Cheese vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ricotta cheese
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and chicken breast:
- Both ricotta cheese and chicken breast are high in calories and potassium.
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, ricotta cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more dha than ricotta cheese.
- Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ricotta cheese and chicken breast are high in calories. Ricotta cheese is very similar to ricotta cheese for calories - ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ricotta cheese is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | ~ |
| Fat | 61% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and chicken breast contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 311% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ricotta cheese is high in saturated fat and chicken breast has 84% less saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and chicken breast are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ricotta cheese has 42% less cholesterol than chicken breast - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 19 times more Vitamin A than chicken breast - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Ricotta cheese and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, ricotta cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both ricotta cheese and chicken breast contain significant amounts of folate.
| Ricotta Cheese | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chicken breast - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 700% more iron than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both ricotta cheese and chicken breast are high in potassium. Ricotta cheese is very similar to ricotta cheese for potassium - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more DHA than ricotta cheese per 100 grams. Both ricotta cheese and chicken breast contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Ricotta Cheese | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.02 G |
| EPA | 0.004 G | 0.01 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.054 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both ricotta cheese and chicken breast contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Ricotta Cheese | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.014 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.356 G | 0.59 G |
| Total | 0.37 G | 0.65 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: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does ricotta cheese or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ricotta cheese and chicken breast are high in calories. Ricotta cheese is quite similar to ricotta cheese for calories - ricotta cheese has 150 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is ricotta cheese or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 310% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does ricotta cheese or chicken breast contain more calcium?
Ricotta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chicken breast - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
Does ricotta cheese or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both ricotta cheese and chicken breast are high in potassium. Ricotta cheese is very similar to ricotta cheese for potassium - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.