Ingredient swap
Ricotta vs Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese has about half the calories of whole-milk ricotta and similar protein, but far more salt. Ricotta is smoother and richer.
How to swap
1:1 in lasagna and pancakes. Blend cottage cheese first if you want a ricotta-smooth texture.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Ricotta | Cottage Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 | 84 better |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 10.9 g |
| Carbs | 3 gbetter | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 gbetter | 4 g |
| Sodium | 84 mgbetter | 321 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 246 g | 226 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use cottage cheese instead of ricotta?
1:1 in lasagna and pancakes. Blend cottage cheese first if you want a ricotta-smooth texture.
Which has more protein?
Ricotta, with 11.3 g per 100 g versus 10.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cottage Cheese, with 84 calories per 100 g.