Ricotta
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Woolworths
Ricotta contains 177 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 145 kcal per 100 g across 377 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
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 C | 177 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 13.3 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat L | 9.4 g | 47% |
| Trans fat L | 0.3 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 26 mg | 9% |
| Sodium L | 140 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 1.8 g | |
| Protein L | 10.2 g | 20% |
| Calcium L | 128 mg | 10% |
% 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 11%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein10.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8.1 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Sugars1.8 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.2 g)
- Fat13.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat9.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 7 g)
- Sodium140 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 160 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.4 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Woolworths
- Barcode
- 6009214212159
- Quantity
- 250g
- Category
- Ricotta
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
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?
100 g of Ricotta has 177 kcal.
Is Ricotta high in protein?
Ricotta contains 10.2 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.1 g).
How many carbs are in Ricotta?
Ricotta has 5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 1.8 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 13.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.4 g is saturated (47% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Ricotta?
100 g contains 140 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 9, 2024. 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 6009214212159. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 9, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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