Ricotta
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Milbona
Ricotta contains 96 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 30 g (30 g) provides about 29 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 29% 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 145 kcal per 100 g across 377 products.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for calcium, 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol L | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium L | 180 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 115 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.098 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.21 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.042 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) L | 11.8 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Calcium L | 308 mg | 24% |
| Iron L | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium L | 10.8 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus L | 155 mg | 12% |
| Potassium L | 103 mg | 2% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Manganese L | 0.006 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium L | 6.7 µg | 12% |
| Iodine L | 17.6 µg | 12% |
% 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 29%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 56%
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
- Protein7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8.1 g)
- Fat6 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat4.2 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 7 g)
- Sodium180 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 160 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.38 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.17 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.16 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 32.3 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 70.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Ricotta Cheese (Milk), Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricotta Carrefour | 96 | 7.6 g | 4.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Ricotta Lidl | 96 | 7 g | 3 g | 6 g |
| Ricotta Penny | 96 | 7.5 g | 3 g | 6 g |
| Ricotta fresca Elda | 97 | 7 g | 3.7 g | 6 g |
| Bio ricotta fresca Elda | 97 | 7 g | 3.7 g | 6 g |
| Ricottine Unes | 97 | 7 g | 3.7 g | 6 g |
| Ricottine fresche Primia | 97 | 7 g | 3.7 g | 6 g |
| Ricotta Trentin | 97 | 7 g | 3.7 g | 6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricotta?
100 g of Ricotta has 96 kcal. Serving, 30 g (30 g): about 29 kcal.
How much protein is in Ricotta?
Ricotta contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in serving, 30 g (30 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.1 g).
How many carbs are in Ricotta?
Ricotta has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Ricotta?
Ricotta contains 6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.2 g is saturated (21% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Ricotta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (24% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV), Vitamin B12 (14% DV), Vitamin A (13% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ricotta?
100 g contains 180 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 4056489720164. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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