Ricotta Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Foodtown

Ricotta Cheese contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 62 g (62 g) provides about 60 kcal.

Roughly 62% of its calories come from protein, with 38% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 245 kcal per 100 g across 55,735 products.

100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for calcium.

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

97kcal per 100 g
12.9 gprotein
8.1 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
60kcal in serving, 62 g (62 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 97 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 8 mg 3%
Sodium L 97 mg 4%
Total carbohydrates L 8.1 g 3%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 6.5 g
Protein L 12.9 g 26%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 484 mg37%
Iron L 0 mg0%

% 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: 62%Carbohydrates: 38%97kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 62%
  • Carbohydrates 38%

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

Calcium37%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12.9 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.7 g)
  • Sugars6.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4 g)
  • Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
  • Sodium97 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 218 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal13.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L484 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 135 kcal97 kcal
Protein 20.8 g12.9 g
Carbohydrates 13 g8.1 g
Fat 0 g0 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 10.4 g6.5 g
Sodium 0.16 mg97 mg

Product details

Brand
Foodtown
Barcode
0011153900550
Quantity
62 g
Label serving
62 g
Category
Dairy and Eggs
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

WHEY, PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, VINEGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM & GUAR GUM (STABILIZERS).

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkVinegarSalt

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Cereals yogurt Activia 97 3.7 g 13.5 g 3.1 g
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2053914. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0011153900550. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 22, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ricotta Cheese?

100 g of Ricotta Cheese has 97 kcal. Serving, 62 g (62 g): about 60 kcal.

Is Ricotta Cheese high in protein?

Ricotta Cheese contains 12.9 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 62 g (62 g). About 62% 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 Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese has 8.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 6.5 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Ricotta Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Ricotta Cheese?

100 g contains 97 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 February 22, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.