Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Galbani
Ricotta Cheese contains 73 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from protein, with 45% 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 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for calcium and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 73 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 | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A L | 96.9 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 394 mg | 30% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 255 mg | 5% |
% 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 55%
- Carbohydrates 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
- Protein9.7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars6.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium97 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.3 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 | 73 kcal | 73 kcal |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 8.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 6.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Sodium | 121 mg | 97 mg |
Product details
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Gold, Dry Curd Cottage Cheese Borden Inc. | 73 | 16.7 g | 2.1 g | 0 g |
| Fromage frais onctueux Maîtres Laitiers | 73 | 7.3 g | 3.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Ricotta cheese Harris Teeter | 73 | 9.7 g | 6.5 g | 0 g |
| Schroeder, Cottage Cheese Agropur Inc. Division Natrel Usa | 73 | 7.3 g | 6.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Schroeder, Cottage Cheese Agropur Inc. Division Natrel Usa | 73 | 10 g | 4.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Schroeder, Cottage Cheese Agropur Inc. Division Natrel Usa | 73 | 10.9 g | 4.6 g | 0.91 g |
| Wegmans, fat free ricotta Wegmans | 73 | 9.7 g | 6.5 g | 0 g |
| Low fat small curd cottage cheese Daily Chef | 73 | 10.6 g | 4.1 g | 2 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 73 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g): about 45 kcal.
How much protein is in Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta Cheese contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g). About 55% 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 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 (30% DV) and Vitamin A (11% 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 April 22, 2020. 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 2598532. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0074030101976. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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