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Ricotta cheese

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Calories
150kcal
Protein
7.54g
Protein / 100 kcal
5g
Total fat
10.18g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Ricotta cheese is a dairy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 150 calories, 7.5 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrate and 10.2 g of fat. That works out to 5 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegetarian and gluten-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros151 kcal
  • Protein7.54 g · 20%
  • Carbs7.27 g · 19.3%
  • Fat10.18 g · 60.7%

Nutrition

5 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    150 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    7.54 g
    15%
  • Carbohydrate
    7.27 g
    3%
  • Fiber
    0 g
    0%
  • Total sugars
    0.27 g
  • Total fat
    10.18 g
    13%
  • Saturated fat
    6.42 g
    32%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    110 mg
    5%
  • Potassium
    219 mg
    5%
  • Calcium
    206 mg
    16%
  • Iron
    0.13 mg
    1%
  • Magnesium
    20 mg
    5%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    0 mg
    0%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 7.5 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 7.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 10.2 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 0 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 0.3 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Ricotta cheese high in protein?
Ricotta cheese provides 5 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Ricotta cheese keto-friendly?
Ricotta cheese has 7.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so it can fit a keto plan in modest portions (per 100 g).
Is Ricotta cheese vegan?
No — Ricotta cheese is not vegan.
Is Ricotta cheese vegetarian?
Yes — Ricotta cheese is vegetarian.
Is Ricotta cheese gluten-free?
Yes — Ricotta cheese contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Ricotta cheese dairy-free?
No — Ricotta cheese contains dairy.
What is a serving size of Ricotta cheese?
A common serving of Ricotta cheese is 0.5 undetermined cup (about 124 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

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