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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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.
Calcolato dal riferimento per 100 g. I valori sono arrotondati.
Porzione
Peso
Calorie
Carboidrati
Proteine
Grassi
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
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Energia (kcal)
157 kcal
Energia (kJ)
657 kJ
Proteine
7.81 g
Carboidrati
6.86 g
Grassi
11 g
Fibra alimentare
0 g
Grassi saturi
6.97 g
Grassi trans
0.351 g
Colesterolo
48 mg
Sodio
105 mg
Calcio
224 mg
Potassio
230 mg
Magnesio
19.7 mg
Ferro
0.1 mg
Zinco
0.56 mg
Vitamina B1
0.043 mg
Vitamina B2
0.327 mg
Vitamina B3
0.168 mg
Vitamina B5
0.673 mg
Vitamina B6
0.099 mg
Vitamina B9 (folato)
4 µg
Vitamina B12
0.78 µg
Vitamina A (RAE)
127 µg
Retinolo
127 µg
Vitamina E (alfa-tocoferolo)
0.27 mg
Vitamina K1 (fillochinone)
0.6 µg
Vitamina K2 (MK-4)
3.1 µg
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Ricotta Cheese FAQ sulla nutrizione
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.
