Light Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Frigo
Light Ricotta Cheese contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 62 g (62 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 38% of its calories come from protein, with 36% from fat and 26% 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 246 kcal per 100 g across 47,562 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium L | 258 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.8 g | |
| Protein L | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 129 mg | 10% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 226 mg | 5% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride L | 0 µg |
% 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 38%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein9.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars4.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
- Fat4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium258 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (3)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
| Omega-3 fatty acids L | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 484 IU |
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 | 174 kcal | 97 kcal |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.8 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 5.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 0.39 mg | 258 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Frigo
- Barcode
- 0041716200414
- Quantity
- 62 g
- Label serving
- 62 g
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light Ricotta Cheese?
100 g of Light Ricotta Cheese has 97 kcal. Serving, 62 g (62 g): about 60 kcal.
How much protein is in Light Ricotta Cheese?
Light Ricotta Cheese contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 62 g (62 g). About 38% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Light Ricotta Cheese?
Light 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 Light Ricotta Cheese?
Light Ricotta Cheese contains 4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Light Ricotta Cheese?
100 g contains 258 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 24, 2025. 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 2385925. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 19, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041716200414. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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