Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Shoprite
Ricotta Cheese contains 177 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 8% 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 25% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 177 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.1 g | 40% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 48 mg | 16% |
| Sodium L | 129 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.2 g | |
| Protein L | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Calcium L | 323 mg | 25% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 113 mg | 2% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 69%
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 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars3.2 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
- Fat12.9 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium129 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 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 | 177 kcal | 177 kcal |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 12.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 129 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Shoprite
- Barcode
- 0041190473953
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 177 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). About 23% 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 3.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.2 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 calcium (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ricotta Cheese?
100 g contains 129 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 29, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2414698. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 21, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041190473953. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 29, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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