Heavy Cream vs. Ricotta Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Ricotta Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
ricotta cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and ricotta cheese:
- Both ricotta cheese and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than ricotta cheese.
- Ricotta cheese has 57% less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Ricotta cheese has 73% less trans fat than heavy cream.
- Ricotta cheese has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Ricotta cheese is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ricotta cheese and heavy cream are high in calories. Heavy cream has 127% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ricotta cheese per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for ricotta cheese, 20:19:61 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 94% | 61% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ricotta cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of carbs - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ricotta cheese has 165% more protein than heavy cream - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ricotta cheese and heavy cream are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 259% more saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Ricotta cheese has 73% less trans fat than heavy cream - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Ricotta cheese has 57% less cholesterol than heavy cream - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ricotta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both ricotta cheese and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 243% more Vitamin A than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ricotta cheese has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and ricotta cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Heavy Cream | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.013 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.298 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.461 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | 0.85 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ricotta cheese and heavy cream are high in calcium. Ricotta cheese has 212% more calcium than heavy cream - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Ricotta cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of iron - ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Ricotta cheese is a great source of potassium and it has 131% more potassium than heavy cream - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than ricotta cheese per 100 grams. Both heavy cream and ricotta cheese contain small amounts of EPA.
| Heavy Cream | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.043 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | 0.004 G |
| DPA | 0.02 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.054 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | 0.012 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.356 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.368 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Heavy Cream or Ricotta Cheese .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) .
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FAQ
Does ricotta cheese or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ricotta cheese and heavy cream are high in calories. Heavy cream has 130% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does ricotta cheese or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both ricotta cheese and heavy cream are high in calcium. Ricotta cheese has 210% more calcium than heavy cream - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.