Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk: Nutrition Facts
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Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk contains 138 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 39 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 15% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for selenium, 21% of the Daily Value for calcium and 15% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat ? | 4.9 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol ? | 31 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 99 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.1 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0.31 g | |
| Protein ? | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 107 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.7 µg | 0.6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.078 mg | 0.5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.29 µg | 12% |
| Choline C | 16.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 272 mg | 21% |
| Iron ? | 0.44 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 183 mg | 15% |
| Potassium ? | 125 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper ? | 0.034 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium I | 16.7 µg | 30% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 52%
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
- Protein11.4 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.31 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat7.9 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.9 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium99 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.26 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.52 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.6 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.4 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.28 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.1 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.56 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.6 g |
| Valine ? | 0.7 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.64 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.46 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.51 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.5 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.3 g |
| Proline ? | 1.1 g |
| Serine ? | 0.58 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.19 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.25 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.065 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.073 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.15 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.81 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.87 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 20 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 105 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 6 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 74.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 578 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 384 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 95 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage cheese, farmer's | 148 | 11 g | 4.3 g | 9.7 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole | 148 | 12.4 g | 0.96 g | 10 g |
| Egg Salad, made with any type of fat free dressing | 139 | 9.8 g | 4.3 g | 8.8 g |
| Egg salad, made with light Italian dressing | 143 | 10 g | 3 g | 9.7 g |
| Egg, whole, pickled | 154 | 12.5 g | 1.1 g | 10.5 g |
| Cottage cheese, full fat, large or small curd | 105 | 11.6 g | 4.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Egg salad, made with light creamy dressing | 155 | 10.2 g | 2.4 g | 11.3 g |
| Egg casserole with bread, cheese, milk and meat | 175 | 11.4 g | 10.2 g | 9.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese?
100 g of cheese has 138 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 39 kcal. 0.5 cup (124 g): about 171 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 339 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 5.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.31 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 7.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.9 g is saturated (25% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (30% DV), calcium (21% DV), phosphorus (15% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV) and zinc (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 99 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171248. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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