Ricotta cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Weis
Ricotta cheese contains 145 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from protein and 9% 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 31% of the Daily Value for calcium and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 145 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat L | 5.7 g | 28% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 40 mg | 13% |
| 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% |
| Vitamin A L | 96.9 µg | 11% |
| 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 9%
- Fat 63%
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 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars3.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat9.7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat5.7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium129 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 323 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 | 145 kcal | 145 kcal |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 129 mg |
Product details
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Skim Ricotta Henny Penny | 145 | 9.7 g | 3.2 g | 9.7 g |
| Le p'tit gourmand Bridelight | 145 | 25 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Part skim ricotta cheese Henny Penny | 145 | 9.7 g | 3.2 g | 9.7 g |
| Fresco de Burgos Eroski | 145 | 10 g | 3.7 g | 10 g |
| Queso fresco de Burgos Eroski | 145 | 10 g | 3.7 g | 10 g |
| Queso Untable Magro La paulina | 145 | 14 g | 5.6 g | 7.4 g |
| Feta kasviskiusaus Kokkikartano | 145 | 3.1 g | 10.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Fromage allégé U | 145 | 25 g | 0 g | 5 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 145 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g): about 90 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), or 6 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 62 g (62 g). About 28% 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 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 9.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is saturated (28% 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) and Vitamin A (11% 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 April 22, 2020. 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 2009931. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 11, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041497089765. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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