Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Shop Rite
Ricotta Cheese contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 62 g (62 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 26% 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 246 kcal per 100 g across 47,562 products.
100 g provides 31% 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 | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium L | 97 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 4.8 g | |
| Protein L | 11.3 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 403 mg | 31% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein11.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber1.6 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars4.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
- Fat11.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat6.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium97 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 484 IU |
|---|
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 | 278 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.4 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 18.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Sugars | 7.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 0.16 mg | 97 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Shop Rite
- Barcode
- 0041190453825
- Quantity
- 62 g
- Label serving
- 62 g
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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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 161 kcal. Serving, 62 g (62 g): about 100 kcal.
Is Ricotta Cheese high in protein?
Ricotta Cheese contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 62 g (62 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta Cheese has 6.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta Cheese contains 11.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.5 g is saturated (32% 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 (31% 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 February 24, 2025. 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 2014943. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 12, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041190453825. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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