Cheese spread, cream cheese base 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

Cheese spread, cream cheese base

Macro Comparison

Cheese spread, cream cheese base: 100g (100g)  |  Ricotta: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

295

Cheese spread, cream cheese base

vs

150

Ricotta

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

7.1g

Cheese spread, cream cheese base

vs

7.54g

Ricotta

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

3.5g

Cheese spread, cream cheese base

vs

7.27g

Ricotta

FatLower for calorie control

28.6g

Cheese spread, cream cheese base

vs

10.2g

Ricotta

Protein Efficiency

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

10%

Cheese spread, cream cheese base

20%

Ricotta

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientCheese spread, cream cheese baseRicotta
Calories295150
Protein7.1g7.5g
Carbs3.5g7.3g
Fat28.6g10.2g
Fiber0g0g
Sugar3.5g0.27g
Sodium436mg110mg
Cholesterol90mg49mg
Saturated Fat18g6.42g
Potassium112mg219mg
Vitamin A302mcg120mcg
Vitamin C0mg0mg
Calcium71mg206mg
Iron1.13mg0.13mg

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 — 0.4g more than Cheese spread, cream cheese base.

For low-carb diets

Choose Cheese spread, cream cheese base with 3.5g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Cheese spread, cream cheese base or Ricotta better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Ricotta is the better choice. Cheese spread, cream cheese base has 295 calories and 7.1g 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, Cheese spread, cream cheese base or Ricotta?

Ricotta has more protein per serving. Cheese spread, cream cheese base provides 7.1g and Ricotta provides 7.54g of protein.

Can I eat both cheese spread, cream cheese base and ricotta together?

Yes! Combining cheese spread, cream cheese base and ricotta gives you 445 calories and 14.64g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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