Ricotta cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Galbani
Ricotta cheese contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 62 g (62 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from protein, with 30% from carbohydrates and 25% 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 333 kcal per 100 g across 11,652 products.
100 g provides 26% 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 | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium L | 105 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 339 mg | 26% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 234 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 45%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 25%
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)
- Sugars4.8 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Fat2.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium105 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 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 | 96.8 kcal | 97 kcal |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 105 mg |
Product details
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| baby bel Babybel | 97 | 7.1 g | 9.8 g | 3.5 g |
| Cottage cheese Berkeley Farms | 97 | 10.6 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese 4% Milkfat Dutch Farms | 97 | 11.5 g | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Cottage cheese natural Piątnica | 97 | 11 g | 2 g | 5 g |
| Remke Markets, Cottage Cheese Supervalu Inc. | 97 | 10.6 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Tvaroch hrudkovitý Tami | 97 | 17 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Cottage Cheese Krasnystaw | 97 | 11 g | 2 g | 5 g |
| קוטג' עם שום שמיר תנובה | 97 | 11 g | 2 g | 5 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 97 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 62 g (62 g): about 60 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, 1 portion, 62 g (62 g). About 45% 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 6.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese contains 2.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% 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 (26% 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 July 24, 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 2598533. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0074030102157. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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