Butter, salted vs Ricotta

Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Ricotta

Best for muscle gain

Ricotta

Best for low-carb

Butter, salted

Macro Comparison

Butter, salted: 100g (100g)  |  Ricotta: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

717

Butter, salted

vs

150

Ricotta

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

0.85g

Butter, salted

vs

7.54g

Ricotta

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

0.06g

Butter, salted

vs

7.27g

Ricotta

FatLower for calorie control

81.1g

Butter, salted

vs

10.2g

Ricotta

Protein Efficiency

What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.

0%

Butter, salted

20%

Ricotta

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientButter, saltedRicotta
Calories717150
Protein0.9g7.5g
Carbs0.1g7.3g
Fat81.1g10.2g
Fiber0g0g
Sugar0.06g0.27g
Sodium643mg110mg
Cholesterol215mg49mg
Saturated Fat51.4g6.42g
Potassium24mg219mg
Vitamin A684mcg120mcg
Vitamin C0mg0mg
Calcium24mg206mg
Iron0.02mg0.13mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Ricotta. With 150 calories and 7.54g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Ricotta. Ricotta delivers 7.54g protein per serving — 6.7g more than Butter, salted.

For low-carb diets

Choose Butter, salted with 0.06g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Butter, salted or Ricotta better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Ricotta is the better choice. Butter, salted has 717 calories and 0.85g protein per serving, while Ricotta has 150 calories and 7.54g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

Which has more protein, Butter, salted or Ricotta?

Ricotta has more protein per serving. Butter, salted provides 0.85g and Ricotta provides 7.54g of protein.

Can I eat both butter, salted and ricotta together?

Yes! Combining butter, salted and ricotta gives you 867 calories and 8.39g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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