Ricotta Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Spartan

Ricotta Cheese contains 177 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 62 g (62 g) provides about 110 kcal.

Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 7% 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 12% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

177kcal per 100 g
11.3 gprotein
3.2 gcarbohydrates
12.9 gfat
110kcal in serving, 62 g (62 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount 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 56 mg 19%
Sodium L 242 mg 11%
Total carbohydrates L 3.2 g 1%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 3.2 g
Protein L 11.3 g 23%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 161 mg12%
Iron L 0 mg0%

% 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: 7%Fat: 67%177kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 26%
  • Carbohydrates 7%
  • 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

Calcium12%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein11.3 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)
  • Sodium242 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L484 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 281 kcal177 kcal
Protein 18.2 g11.3 g
Carbohydrates 5.2 g3.2 g
Fat 20.8 g12.9 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 5.2 g3.2 g
Sodium 0.39 mg242 mg

Product details

Brand
Spartan
Barcode
0011213086378
Quantity
62 g
Label serving
62 g
Category
Dairy and Eggs
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

PASTEURIZED WHEY, PASTEURIZED MILK, VINEGAR, STABILIZER (MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN), SALT.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkVinegarSalt

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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. Serving, 62 g (62 g): about 110 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 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 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Ricotta Cheese?

100 g contains 242 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 22, 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 1864357. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 15, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0011213086378. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 22, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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