Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs GALBANI
Ricotta Cheese contains 129 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g, 62 grm (62 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 25% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 357 kcal per 100 g across 4,669 products.
100 g provides 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 | 129 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 4 g | 20% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium L | 105 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 9.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 8.1 g | |
| Protein L | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 58 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 242 mg | 19% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 45%
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)
- Sugars8.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Fat6.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17.9 g)
- Sodium105 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 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 | 129 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 8.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 105 mg |
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese 'N Salsa, Mild OLD EL PASO | 129 | 3.2 g | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Medium White Salsa Con Queso, Medium White Con Queso HARRIS TEETER | 129 | 3.2 g | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Ricotta Cheese Part Skim KROGER | 129 | 11.3 g | 3.2 g | 8.1 g |
| Ricotta Cheese, Ricotta HARRIS TEETER | 129 | 6.5 g | 9.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Ricotta Cheese, Ricotta HARRIS TEETER | 129 | 6.5 g | 9.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Ricotta Part-Skim Cheese, Ricotta BL | 129 | 11.3 g | 4.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Ricotta Part-Skim Milk Cheese, Ricotta HANNAFORD | 129 | 6.5 g | 9.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Ricotta Cheese Part Skim KROGER | 129 | 11.3 g | 3.2 g | 8.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricotta Cheese?
100 g of Ricotta Cheese has 129 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g, 62 grm (62 g): about 80 kcal.
How much protein is in Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta Cheese contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g, 62 grm (62 g). About 25% 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 Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta Cheese has 9.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 8.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta Cheese contains 6.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% 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 (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ricotta Cheese?
100 g contains 105 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 23, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0074030031501. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2616659. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "RICOTTA CHEESE". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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