Classic Ricotta
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Galbani
Classic Ricotta contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 62 g (62 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 12% 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 462 products.
100 g provides 27% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 11.7 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.3 g | 42% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 40.3 mg | 13% |
| Sodium L | 100 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 10 g | 20% |
| Calcium L | 348 mg | 27% |
| Potassium L | 160 mg | 3% |
% 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 12%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein10 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8.1 g)
- Sugars3.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3 g)
- Fat11.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat8.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 7 g)
- Sodium100 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 160 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 kcal | n/a |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 11.3 g | 11.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | n/a |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 96.8 mg | 100 mg |
Product details
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galbani Ricotta Cheese Lactalis Deli Inc. | 161 | 6.5 g | 6.5 g | 11.3 g |
| Ricotta Cheese Galbani | 161 | 6.5 g | 6.5 g | 11.3 g |
| Italian Style Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Meijer | 161 | 8.1 g | 6.5 g | 11.3 g |
| Ricotta Cheese Galbani | 161 | 6.5 g | 6.5 g | 11.3 g |
| Ricotta Cheese Happy Farms | 161 | 8.1 g | 3.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Ricotta Mondo Natura | 162 | 10 g | 3.4 g | 12 g |
| Ricotta Sabelli | 160 | 5.9 g | 4.9 g | 13 g |
| Ricotta de brebis La Reginella | 160 | 23 g | 3.8 g | 8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic Ricotta?
100 g of Classic Ricotta has 161 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 62 g (62 g): about 100 kcal.
Is Classic Ricotta high in protein?
Classic Ricotta contains 10 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.2 g in serving, 1 portion, 62 g (62 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.1 g).
How many carbs are in Classic Ricotta?
Classic Ricotta has 5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Classic Ricotta?
Classic Ricotta contains 11.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.3 g is saturated (42% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Classic Ricotta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Classic Ricotta?
100 g contains 100 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated November 23, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2756311. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0074030045508. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 23, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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