Light Ricotta Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Sargento

Light Ricotta Cheese contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 55 g (55 g) provides about 53 kcal.

Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from protein and 22% 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 248 kcal per 100 g across 42,808 products.

100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for calcium.

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

97kcal per 100 g
8.1 gprotein
4.8 gcarbohydrates
4 gfat
53kcal in serving, 1 serving, 55 g (55 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount 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 24 mg 8%
Sodium L 89 mg 4%
Total carbohydrates L 4.8 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 4.8 g
Protein L 8.1 g 16%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Niacin (B3) L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 161 mg12%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Iodine L 0 µg0%
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: 37%Carbohydrates: 22%Fat: 41%97kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 37%
  • Carbohydrates 22%
  • Fat 41%

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

Calcium12%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Niacin (B3)0%Iron0%Iodine0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein8.1 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.59 g)
  • Sugars4.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.8 g)
  • Fat4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
  • Saturated fat2.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
  • Sodium89 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 236 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L161 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 90.9 kcal97 kcal
Protein 5.5 g8.1 g
Carbohydrates 9.1 g4.8 g
Fat 2.7 g4 g
Fiber n/a0 g
Sugars 9.1 g4.8 g
Sodium 0.16 mg89 mg

Product details

Brand
Sargento
Barcode
0046100006160
Quantity
62 g
Label serving
1 serving (55 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

Ingredients

WHEY, PASTEURIZED MILK, VINEGAR, CARRAGEENAN.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Light Ricotta Cheese?

100 g of Light Ricotta Cheese has 97 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 55 g (55 g): about 53 kcal.

How much protein is in Light Ricotta Cheese?

Light Ricotta Cheese contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.4 g in serving, 1 serving, 55 g (55 g). About 37% 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 4.8 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).

What vitamins and minerals does Light Ricotta Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Light 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 June 1, 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 2055502. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0046100006160. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 1, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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