Ricotta Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Weis
Ricotta Cheese contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 62 g (62 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 20% 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 248 kcal per 100 g across 42,808 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
| 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 | 56 mg | 19% |
| 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 | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 323 mg | 25% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride L | 0 µg |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 72%
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 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.59 g)
- Sugars3.2 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.8 g)
- Fat12.9 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium129 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 236 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (3)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
| Omega-3 fatty acids L | 0 g |
Other components (3)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
| 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 | 260 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 20.8 g | 12.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 5.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 0.21 mg | 129 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Weis
- Barcode
- 0041497089772
- 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
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| Meijer Ricotta Cheese Meijer | 161 | 6.5 g | 6.5 g | 11.3 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, 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, 62 g (62 g). About 20% 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 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 2021475. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 15, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041497089772. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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