Ingredient swap
Plain Yogurt vs Ricotta
Plain Yogurt has 3.5 g protein and 61 calories per 100 g; ricotta has 11.3 g and 174. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of plain yogurt (245 g) ≈ 1 cup of ricotta.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Plain Yogurt | Ricotta |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 better | 174 |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 11.3 gbetter |
| Carbs | 4.7 g | 3 gbetter |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 13 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 4.7 g | 0.3 gbetter |
| Sodium | 46 mgbetter | 84 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 245 g | 246 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 ricotta instead of plain yogurt?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of plain yogurt (245 g) ≈ 1 cup of ricotta.
Which has more protein?
Ricotta, with 11.3 g per 100 g versus 3.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Plain Yogurt, with 61 calories per 100 g.