Lower-Calorie Alternative to Ricotta Cheese

Part-Skim Ricotta saves about 89 calories per cup compared to Ricotta Cheese, at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Ricotta Cheese (cups)

Amount called for in recipe — used at the same amount by volume

Calories (Ricotta Cheese)

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Calories (Part-Skim Ricotta)

Good to know: A modest savings with almost no difference in texture or how it behaves in a recipe — the easiest swap on this list.

Ricotta Cheese (cups)	Part-Skim Ricotta (grams)	Calories Saved

Common questions

What is the best lower-calorie alternative to Ricotta Cheese?

Part-Skim Ricotta is the closest lower-calorie alternative to Ricotta Cheese, used at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Does substituting Part-Skim Ricotta change the result?

A modest savings with almost no difference in texture or how it behaves in a recipe — the easiest swap on this list.