Ricotta cheese

Packaged product Milch und Eier Harris Teeter

Ricotta cheese contains 73 kcal per 100 g. A Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g) provides about 45 kcal.

Roughly 60 % of its calories come from protein, with 40 % from carbohydrates and 0 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in Milch und Eier on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 11.652 products.

100 g provides 25 % of the Daily Value for Calcium and 11 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

73kcal per 100 g
9,7 gprotein
6,5 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
45kcal in Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 73 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0 %
Saturated fat L 0 g 0 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 24 mg 8 %
Sodium L 121 mg 5 %
Total carbohydrates L 6,5 g 2 %
Dietary fiber L 1,6 g 6 %
Total sugars L 6,5 g
Protein L 9,7 g 19 %
Vitamin A L 96,9 µg11 %
Vitamin C L 1,9 mg2 %
Calcium L 323 mg25 %
Eisen L 0 mg0 %

% 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: 60 %Carbohydrates: 40 %73kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 60 %
  • Carbohydrates 40 %

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

Calcium25 %Vitamin A11 %Vitamin C2 %Eisen0 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein9,7 gin the lowest quarter of Milch und Eier (median 21,4 g)
  • Fiber1,6 gin the top quarter of Milch und Eier (median 0 g)
  • Sugars6,5 gin the top quarter of Milch und Eier (median 0,5 g)
  • Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of Milch und Eier (median 26,7 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of Milch und Eier (median 17 g)
  • Sodium121 mgin the lowest quarter of Milch und Eier (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal13,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IE L323 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 73 kcal73 kcal
Protein 9,7 g9,7 g
Carbohydrates 6,5 g6,5 g
Fat 0 g0 g
Fiber 1,6 g1,6 g
Sugars 6,5 g6,5 g
Sodium 121 mg121 mg

Product details

Brand
Harris Teeter
Barcode
0072036590336
Label serving
0.25 cup (62 g)
Category
Käse
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Whey*, skim milk, vinegar, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum (stabilizers).

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilchEssig

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ricotta cheese?

100 g of Ricotta cheese has 73 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g): about 45 kcal.

How much protein is in Ricotta cheese?

Ricotta cheese contains 9,7 g of protein per 100 g (19 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g). About 60 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Milch und Eier, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21,4 g).

How many carbs are in Ricotta cheese?

Ricotta cheese has 6,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,6 g of fiber and 6,5 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Ricotta cheese?

Ricotta cheese contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Ricotta cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Calcium (25 % DV) and Vitamin A (11 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Ricotta cheese?

100 g contains 121 mg of sodium, 5 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 22. April 2020. 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

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2016933. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 11. März 2018. Imported 6. November 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0072036590336. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 22. April 2020. Imported 6. November 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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