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Ricotta Cheese

161 kcal per 100 g, with 6.5 g protein, 6.5 g carbs and 11.3 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

Serving: 0.25 cup (62 g)
Calcium rich
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Ricotta CheeseNutri-Score CCompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

161 kcal
Calories
8% of a 2000 kcal day
6.5 g
Protein
17% of calories
6.5 g
Carbs
17% of calories
11.3 g
Fat
66% of calories
Macro split
Protein 17%Carbs 17%Fat 66%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber0g0% DV
Sugar4.8g
Saturated fat8.1g40% DV
Trans fat0g
Cholesterol56.5mg19% DV
Sodium104.8mg5% DV
Potassium295.2mg6% DV
Calcium254.8mg20% DV
Iron0mg0% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN): 0074030303004 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese by Galbani has 161 kcal per 100 g. One serving (62 g) is about 100 kcal.

How much protein is in Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g — about 4 g per 62 g serving.

Is Ricotta Cheese high in saturated fat?

It has 8.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 40% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Is Ricotta Cheese low in sodium?

Yes — just 104.8 mg per 100 g (5% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

Why does Ricotta Cheese have a Nutri-Score of C?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from saturated fat (8.1 g). Overall that places it in band C.

How much Ricotta Cheese is 100 calories?

About 62 g of Ricotta Cheese equals 100 kcal.

Is Ricotta Cheese a good source of calcium?

It is a good source: 254.8 mg per 100 g, about 20% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 40%.

Is Ricotta Cheese high in sugar or fat?

Per 100 g it has 4.8 g sugar and 11.3 g fat (8.1 g saturated). Fat provides 66% of its calories, so portion size matters most here.

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