Fried Egg vs. Ricotta Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried 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
fried egg
versus
ricotta cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and ricotta cheese:
- Both ricotta cheese and fried egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Fried egg has 7.7 times less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese.
- Fried egg has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Fried egg has signficantly more iron than ricotta cheese.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Ricotta cheese is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ricotta cheese and fried egg are high in calories. Fried egg has 31% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ricotta cheese per calorie. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for ricotta cheese, 20:19:61 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 19% |
| Fat | 70% | 61% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fried egg has 7.7 times less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and fried egg contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fried egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 81% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ricotta cheese is high in saturated fat and fried egg has 33% less saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and fried egg are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and ricotta cheese has 88% less cholesterol than fried egg - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both ricotta cheese and fried egg are high in Vitamin A. Fried egg has 83% more Vitamin A than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 780% more Vitamin D than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fried egg has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both fried egg and ricotta cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Fried Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.013 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.298 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.461 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | 0.85 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ricotta cheese and fried egg are high in calcium. Ricotta cheese has 232% more calcium than fried egg - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has signficantly more iron than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Ricotta cheese is a great source of potassium and it has 44% more potassium than fried egg - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg 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, both fried egg and ricotta cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Fried Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 543 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than ricotta cheese per 100 grams. Both fried egg and ricotta cheese contain small amounts of DPA.
| Fried Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.043 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | 0.001 G |
| DPA | 0.007 G | 0.006 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.054 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried egg has more linoleic acid than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.012 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 0.356 G |
| Total | 2.781 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: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) .
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FAQ
Does ricotta cheese or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ricotta cheese and fried egg are high in calories. Fried egg has 30% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does ricotta cheese or fried egg contain more calcium?
Both ricotta cheese and fried egg are high in calcium. Ricotta cheese has 230% more calcium than fried egg - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.