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.
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Quelle quantité contient votre portion de 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.
Calculé à partir de la référence par 100 g. Les valeurs sont arrondies.
Portion
Poids
Calories
Glucides
Protéines
Graisse
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
Utilisez le poids de la partie comestible dans l'état de l'aliment indiqué ci-dessus.
Énergie (kcal)
157 kcal
Énergie (kJ)
657 kJ
Protéines
7.81 g
Glucides
6.86 g
Graisse
11 g
Fibres alimentaires
0 g
Acides gras saturés
6.97 g
Gras trans
0.351 g
Cholestérol
48 mg
Sodium
105 mg
Calcium
224 mg
Potassium
230 mg
Magnésium
19.7 mg
Fer
0.1 mg
Zinc
0.56 mg
Vitamine B1
0.043 mg
Vitamine B2
0.327 mg
Vitamine B3
0.168 mg
Vitamine B5
0.673 mg
Vitamine B6
0.099 mg
Vitamine B9 (folate)
4 µg
Vitamine B12
0.78 µg
Vitamine A (RAE)
127 µg
Rétinol
127 µg
Vitamine E (alpha-tocophérol)
0.27 mg
Vitamine K1 (phylloquinone)
0.6 µg
Vitamine K2 (MK-4)
3.1 µg
Questions et réponses
Ricotta Cheese FAQ nutrition
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.
