Calories in Cheese, ricotta, whole milk
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk contains 150 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (246 g) provides about 369 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 19% 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 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 23% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 16% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 150 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10.2 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.4 g | 32% |
| Trans fat C | 0.33 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 49 mg | 16% |
| Sodium M | 110 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0.27 g | |
| Protein M | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 120 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.1 µg | 0.9% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.46 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.097 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.85 µg | 35% |
| Choline C | 17.5 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 206 mg | 16% |
| Iron M | 0.13 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium M | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 154 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 219 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.53 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.018 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 5.9 µg | 11% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein7.5 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.27 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat10.2 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat6.4 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium110 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.45 g |
Amino acids (1)
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.039 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.23 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.18 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.28 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.34 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.96 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.063 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.03 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.24 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.064 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.013 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.27 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.066 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 33 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 117 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 10 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 73.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 627 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 445 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | n/a |
| Sugars | n/a |
| Sodium | 105 mg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg, creamed | 148 | 7.8 g | 5.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Sour cream, light | 136 | 3.5 g | 7.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Egg salad, made with light Italian dressing | 143 | 10 g | 3 g | 9.7 g |
| Egg salad, made with light creamy dressing | 155 | 10.2 g | 2.4 g | 11.3 g |
| Milk, sheep, fluid | 108 | 6 g | 5.4 g | 7 g |
| Sour cream, reduced fat | 181 | 7 g | 7 g | 14.1 g |
| Egg Salad, made with any type of fat free dressing | 139 | 9.8 g | 4.3 g | 8.8 g |
| Cottage cheese, farmer's | 148 | 11 g | 4.3 g | 9.7 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 150 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 369 kcal. 0.5 cup (124 g): about 186 kcal.
How much protein is in cheese?
Cheese contains 7.5 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.5 g in 1 cup (246 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is below the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 7.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.27 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 10.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.4 g is saturated (32% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (35% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV), calcium (16% DV), Vitamin A (13% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 110 mg of sodium, 5% 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 170851. 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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