Ricotta is a soft, mild Italian whey cheese with a creamy, slightly grainy texture. Per 100 g it provides 157 calories with 7.8 g protein and 11 g fat.
Ricotta is a soft, mild Italian cheese made from the whey left over from other cheese-making. It has a creamy, slightly grainy texture and is used in pasta dishes, desserts, and as a spread.
Nutritionally, ricotta is lower in fat than many aged cheeses and provides protein and calcium. Per 100 g it provides about 157 kcal, 6.9 g of carbohydrates, 7.8 g of protein, and 11 g of fat, with 105 mg of sodium and 224 mg of calcium.
Ricotta is often used in fillings and baked dishes. For accurate tracking, weigh the cheese, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Ricotta Cheese?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1/4 cup serving (about 62 g) provides roughly 97 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
157 kcal
6.9 g
7.8 g
11 g
1/4 cup
62 g
97.3 kcal
4.3 g
4.8 g
6.8 g
1/2 cup
124 g
194.7 kcal
8.5 g
9.7 g
13.6 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
157 kcal
Energy (kJ)
657 kJ
Protein
7.81 g
Carbohydrates
6.86 g
Fat
11 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
6.97 g
Trans fat
0.351 g
Cholesterol
48 mg
Sodium
105 mg
Calcium
224 mg
Potassium
230 mg
Magnesium
19.7 mg
Iron
0.1 mg
Zinc
0.56 mg
Vitamin B1
0.043 mg
Vitamin B2
0.327 mg
Vitamin B3
0.168 mg
Vitamin B5
0.673 mg
Vitamin B6
0.099 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
4 µg
Vitamin B12
0.78 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
127 µg
Retinol
127 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.27 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
0.6 µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4)
3.1 µg
Questions and answers
Ricotta Cheese nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese provides about 157 calories per 100 g. A typical 1/4 cup serving (about 62 g) provides roughly 97 calories.
Is ricotta high in calcium?
Ricotta provides about 224 mg of calcium per 100 g, along with 7.8 g of protein.
What is ricotta made from?
Ricotta is made from the whey left over from other cheese-making, giving it a soft, creamy texture and mild flavor.
