Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Lucerne
Ricotta Cheese contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g (62 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from protein and 15% 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 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 12% 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 | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.1 g | 40% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 65 mg | 22% |
| Sodium L | 177 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 6.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 145 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 161 mg | 12% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 226 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 67%
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)
- Sugars6.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat12.9 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium177 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 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 | 161 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 11.3 g | 12.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 6.5 g |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 177 mg |
Product details
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Cheese Shredded Lucerne Dairy Farms | 161 | 32.1 g | 7.1 g | 0 g |
| 365 everyday value, whole milk ricotta cheese 365 Everyday Value | 161 | 8.1 g | 3.2 g | 12.9 g |
| Mató bonÀrea | 161 | 9.9 g | 4.2 g | 11.6 g |
| Whole Milk Ricotta Henny Penny | 161 | 9.7 g | 3.2 g | 12.9 g |
| Montchevre, Spreadable Goat Cheese Betin Inc. | 161 | 14.3 g | 3.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Labneh Le Bedouin | 161 | 10.7 g | 7.1 g | 10.7 g |
| Whole milk ricotta cheese Harris Teeter | 161 | 8.1 g | 9.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Hirtenkäse leicht Gut und Günstig | 161 | 17 g | 3 g | 6 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 161 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g (62 g): about 100 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 g). About 19% 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 6.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta Cheese contains 12.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (40% 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 Vitamin A (16% DV) and calcium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ricotta Cheese?
100 g contains 177 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated November 4, 2022. 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 2658497. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 14, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0021130048830. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 4, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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