Great value, original ricotta cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Great Value
Great value, original ricotta cheese contains 177 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 11,652 products.
100 g provides 27% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 19% 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 | 177 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 14.5 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.1 g | 40% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 65 mg | 22% |
| Sodium L | 89 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 1.6 g | |
| Protein L | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 242 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 242 mg | 19% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 153 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein8.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars1.6 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Fat14.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium89 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Other components (2)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 806 IU |
|---|---|
| Folic acid L | 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: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 177 kcal | 177 kcal |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 14.5 g | 14.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 89 mg | 89 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Great Value
- Barcode
- 0078742065212
- Quantity
- 3 lbs
- Label serving
- 0.25 cup (62 g)
- Category
- Cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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| Original Ricotta Cheese Great Value | 177 | 8.1 g | 3.2 g | 14.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Great value, original ricotta cheese?
100 g of Great value, original ricotta cheese has 177 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g): about 110 kcal.
How much protein is in Great value, original ricotta cheese?
Great value, original ricotta cheese contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Great value, original ricotta cheese?
Great value, original ricotta cheese has 3.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Great value, original ricotta cheese?
Great value, original ricotta cheese contains 14.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Great value, original ricotta cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (27% DV) and calcium (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Great value, original ricotta cheese?
100 g contains 89 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 March 22, 2023. 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: Branded Foods, record 1885658. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 22, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0078742065212. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 22, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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