Ricotta Cheese vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Cooked Lamb
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
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and lamb:
- Both ricotta cheese and lamb are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than ricotta cheese.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
- 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 Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ricotta cheese and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 89% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ricotta cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lamb for fat. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | ~ |
| Fat | 61% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 228% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ricotta cheese and lamb are high in saturated fat. Lamb has 26% more saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and lamb are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ricotta cheese has 49% less cholesterol than lamb - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Ricotta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Ricotta cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both ricotta cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Ricotta Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 836% more calcium than lamb - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both ricotta cheese and lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 55% more potassium than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.004 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.054 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.014 G | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.356 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 0.37 G | 1.14 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 Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does ricotta cheese or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ricotta cheese and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 90% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is ricotta cheese or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does ricotta cheese or lamb contain more calcium?
Ricotta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 840% more calcium than lamb - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does ricotta cheese or lamb contain more potassium?
Both ricotta cheese and lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 60% more potassium than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.