Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Great Value
Ricotta Cheese contains 129 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 62 g (62 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 21% from carbohydrates (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 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 | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat L | 4 g | 20% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 48 mg | 16% |
| Sodium L | 97 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 1.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 242 mg | 19% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 161 mg | 3% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 53%
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)
- Sugars1.6 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat7.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat4 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 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 323 IU |
|---|---|
| Folic acid L | 0 µg |
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 | 135 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 80.6 mg | 97 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Great Value
- Barcode
- 0605388186874
- Label serving
- 1 serving (62 g)
- Category
- Cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Part Skin Ricotta Cheesr Winco Foods | 129 | 8.1 g | 8.1 g | 6.5 g |
| BALANS Bieslook ERU | 129 | 17 g | 3 g | 5 g |
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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 26% 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 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta Cheese contains 7.3 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 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 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 1850266. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 20, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0605388186874. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 12, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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