Ingredient swap
Ricotta vs Sour Cream
Ricotta has 11.3 g protein and 174 calories per 100 g; sour cream has 2.4 g and 198. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of ricotta (246 g) ≈ 1 cup of sour cream.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Ricotta | Sour Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 better | 198 |
| Protein | 11.3 gbetter | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 3 gbetter | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 19.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 gbetter | 3.4 g |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 31 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 246 g | 230 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 sour cream instead of ricotta?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of ricotta (246 g) ≈ 1 cup of sour cream.
Which has more protein?
Ricotta, with 11.3 g per 100 g versus 2.4 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ricotta, with 174 calories per 100 g.