Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Galbani
Ricotta Cheese contains 129 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 62 g (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 145 kcal per 100 g across 462 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 | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 58 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 242 mg | 19% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 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 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 8.1 g)
- Sugars8.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3 g)
- Fat6.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 7 g)
- Sodium105 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 160 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
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 |
Product details
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricotta Caseificio Pugliese | 129 | 9 g | 3.1 g | 9 g |
| Ricotta Via Bio | 129 | 9 g | 3.1 g | 9 g |
| Ricotta cheese Aldi | 129 | 6.5 g | 8.1 g | 6.5 g |
| Ricotta Mucca Blu | 130 | 9.4 g | 3.5 g | 8.7 g |
| Ricotta Giorella Fiorella | 127 | 14.5 g | 3.6 g | 6.4 g |
| Ricotta Saputo | 127 | 6 g | 4 g | 3 g |
| Ricotta classica in fuscella MD | 131 | 10 g | 2.5 g | 9 g |
| ricotta fresca a fette Caseificio Pini | 131 | 10 g | 2.5 g | 9 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 serving, 62 g (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 serving, 62 g (62 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 8.1 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 March 12, 2026. 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 2676707. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0074030101952. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 12, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "RICOTTA CHEESE". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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