Side-by-Side Comparison
Cheeses & Cultured Dairy
Feta Cheese (PDO Sheep / Goat) vs. Ricotta (Whole Milk Fresh)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Feta Cheese (PDO Sheep / Goat)
Ricotta (Whole Milk Fresh)
Authentic Greek Feta PDO is a brined curd cheese made from minimum 70% sheep's milk and up to 30% goat's milk. Per 100g, it provides 264 kcal, 14.2g protein, 21.3g fat (14.9g saturated), 4.1g carbohydrates, and 493mg calcium.
Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese made by reheating whey proteins (ri-cotta = re-cooked). Per 100g, it provides 150 kcal, 11.3g whey/casein protein, 10.3g fat (6.4g saturated), 3.0g lactose sugars, and 207mg calcium.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
264 kcal | 150 kcal |
|
Protein
|
14.2 g | 11.3 (Rich in Whey proteins) g |
|
Total Fat
|
21.3 g | 10.3 g |
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Saturated Fat
|
14.9 g | 6.40 g |
|
Carbohydrates / Lactose
|
4.10 g | 3.00 g |
|
Calcium
|
493 mg | 207 mg |
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Sodium
|
917 mg | 84.0 (Low sodium) mg |
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Moisture Content
|
55.0 % | 72.0 % |
|
Aging Period
|
2 – 3 Months in Brine | Fresh / Unaged |
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