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Ricotta Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Galbani

Ricotta Cheese contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g) provides about 104 kcal.

Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 17% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 145 kcal per 100 g across 489 products.

100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for calcium.

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

Ricotta Cheese by Galbani, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
167kcal per 100 g
6.5 gprotein
6.5 gcarbohydrates
11.3 gfat
104kcal in serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 167 kcal
Total fat L 11.3 g 14%
Saturated fat L 8.1 g 40%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 56.5 mg 19%
Sodium L 105 mg 5%
Total carbohydrates L 6.5 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 4.8 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 6.5 g 13%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 255 mg20%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 295 mg6%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%

% 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: 17%Carbohydrates: 17%Fat: 66%167kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 17%
  • Carbohydrates 17%
  • Fat 66%

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

Calcium20%Potassium6%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Vitamin D0%Vitamin E0%Vitamin K0%Choline0%Iron0%Magnesium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein6.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8.3 g)
  • Sugars4.8 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3 g)
  • Fat11.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat8.1 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 7 g)
  • Sodium105 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 159 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L0 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Other components (2)
Alcohol L0 g
Caffeine L0 mg

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 161 kcal167 kcal
Protein 6.5 gn/a
Carbohydrates 6.5 gn/a
Fat 11.3 gn/a
Fiber 0 gn/a
Sugars 4.8 gn/a
Sodium 105 mgn/a

Product details

Brand
Galbani
Barcode
0074030103000
Quantity
15 oz
Label serving
0.25 cup (62 g)
Category
Ricotta
Packaging
en:pp-tub
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Whey, milk, vinegar, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum.

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

Ingredient guides: MilkVinegar

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

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2757670. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0074030103000. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ricotta Cheese?

100 g of Ricotta Cheese has 167 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g): about 104 kcal.

How much protein is in Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.3 g).

How many carbs are in Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese has 6.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese contains 11.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (40% 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 (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Ricotta Cheese?

100 g contains 105 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 February 24, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.