Ricotta
Packaged product Mælk og æg Formagia
Ricotta contains 143 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 69 % of its calories come from fat, with 24 % from protein and 7 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for mælk og æg on FoodFactly (145 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 22 % of the Daily Value for jod, 20 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 17 % of the Daily Value for chlorid.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 11 g | 14 % |
| Saturated fat L | 7,7 g | 39 % |
| Cholesterol L | 2,4 mg | 0,8 % |
| Sodium L | 200 mg | 9 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2,5 g | 0,9 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 2,5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 8,5 g | 17 % |
| Vitamin A L | 1,7 µg | 0,2 % |
| Vitamin C L | 1,3 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0,073 µg | 0,4 % |
| Vitamin E L | 0,009 mg | 0,1 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,042 mg | 3 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,18 mg | 13 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0,09 mg | 0,6 % |
| Pantothensyre (B5) L | 0,35 mg | 7 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,043 mg | 3 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 4,8 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0,48 µg | 20 % |
| Calcium L | 120 mg | 9 % |
| Jern L | 0,031 mg | 0,2 % |
| Magnesium L | 11,3 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphor L | 96,6 mg | 8 % |
| Kalium L | 153 mg | 3 % |
| Zink L | 0,41 mg | 4 % |
| Kobber L | 0,013 mg | 1 % |
| Mangan L | 0,006 mg | 0,3 % |
| Selen L | 1,6 µg | 3 % |
| Jod L | 33 µg | 22 % |
| Chlorid L | 402 mg | 17 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24 %
- Carbohydrates 7 %
- Fat 69 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8,5 gabove the median for mælk og æg (median 8,1 g)
- Sugars2,5 gin the lowest quarter of mælk og æg (median 3 g)
- Fat11 gabove the median for mælk og æg (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat7,7 gabove the median for mælk og æg (median 7 g)
- Sodium200 mgin the top quarter of mælk og æg (median 160 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88,5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt L | 0,045 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt L | 0,006 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stivelse L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20: 5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22: 6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18: 3 n-3) L | 0,001 g |
| Linolsyre (omega- 6, 18: 2) L | 0,004 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Betacaroten L | 6,8 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vand L | 88,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ricotta or blanc as | 143 | 8,5 g | 2,5 g | 11 g |
| Ricotta Italien Cascina Verdesole | 143 | 8,5 g | 2,5 g | 11 g |
| Ricotta Italiana Zanetti | 143 | 8,5 g | 2,5 g | 11 g |
| Ricotta ghidetti Ghidetti | 143 | 8,5 g | 2,5 g | 11 g |
| Ricotta italiana Zanetti | 143 | 8,5 g | 2,5 g | 11 g |
| ricotta fresca Despar | 143 | 8,5 g | 2,5 g | 11 g |
| Ricotta Bio Caseificio Tomasoni | 143 | 7,2 g | 4,1 g | 11 g |
| Ricottine Coop | 143 | 8 g | 3 g | 11 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricotta?
100 g of Ricotta has 143 kcal.
How much protein is in Ricotta?
Ricotta contains 8,5 g of protein per 100 g (17 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mælk og æg, that is above the median (median 8,1 g).
How many carbs are in Ricotta?
Ricotta has 2,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2,5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Ricotta?
Ricotta contains 11 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7,7 g is saturated (39 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Ricotta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are jod (22 % DV), Vitamin B12 (20 % DV), chlorid (17 % DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (13 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ricotta?
100 g contains 200 mg of sodium, 9 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 12. marts 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5907627471198. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 12. marts 2025. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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