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Ricotta Cheese (Whole Milk) Nutrition Facts

Ricotta Cheese is a dairy food whose protein, fat, sodium, and moisture depend on the product style. It provides protein, monounsaturated fat, potassium, and calcium.

Calories157

Protein7.8 g

Carbs6.9 g

Fat11 g

ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories157 kcal

Protein7.8 g

Total Fat11 g

Carbohydrates6.9 g

Fiber0 g

Sodium105 mg

Total Sugars0.27 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 746766

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates

Water72.9 g

Nitrogen1.22 g

Protein7.81 g

Total lipid (fat)11 g

Total fat (NLEA)10.3 g

Ash1.36 g

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate, by difference6.86 g

Fiber, total dietary0 g

Sugars, Total0.27 g

Minerals

Calcium, Ca224 mg

Iron, Fe0.1 mg

Magnesium, Mg19.7 mg

Phosphorus, P162 mg

Potassium, K230 mg

Sodium, Na105 mg

Zinc, Zn0.56 mg

Copper, Cu0 mg

Manganese, Mn0 mg

Selenium, Se5.5 ug

Vitamins and other components

Thiamin0.043 mg

Riboflavin0.327 mg

Niacin0.168 mg

Pantothenic acid0.673 mg

Vitamin B-60.099 mg

Folate, total4 ug

Vitamin B-120.78 ug

Vitamin A, RAE127 ug

Retinol127 ug

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27 mg

Tocopherol, beta0 mg

Tocopherol, gamma0 mg

Tocopherol, delta0 mg

Tocotrienol, alpha0 mg

Tocotrienol, beta0 mg

Tocotrienol, gamma0 mg

Tocotrienol, delta0 mg

Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.6 ug

Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0 ug

Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)3.1 ug

Folic acid0 ug

Folate, food4 ug

Folate, DFE4 ug

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.2 ug

Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.2 ug

Vitamin A, IU445 iu

Choline, total17.5 mg

Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units10 iu

Vitamin E, added0 mg

Vitamin B-12, added0 ug

Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0 mg

Lutein + zeaxanthin0 ug

Carotene, beta33 ug

Carotene, alpha0 ug

Cryptoxanthin, beta0 ug

Lycopene0 ug

Lipids

Fatty acids, total saturated6.97 g

SFA 4:00.251 g

SFA 6:00.199 g

SFA 8:00.125 g

SFA 10:00.306 g

SFA 11:00 g

SFA 12:00.36 g

SFA 14:01.15 g

SFA 15:00.116 g

SFA 16:03.36 g

SFA 17:00.067 g

SFA 18:01.02 g

SFA 20:00.014 g

SFA 22:00.006 g

SFA 24:00.004 g

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.56 g

MUFA 14:1 c0.117 g

MUFA 15:10 g

MUFA 16:1 c0.184 g

MUFA 17:10.021 g

MUFA 17:1 c0.021 g

MUFA 18:1 c2.22 g

MUFA 20:1 c0.02 g

MUFA 22:1 c0.002 g

MUFA 22:1 n-90.002 g

MUFA 24:1 c0 g

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.389 g

PUFA 18:2 c0.308 g

PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c0.259 g

PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.049 g

PUFA 18:3 c0.042 g

PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.042 g

PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0 g

PUFA 18:40.001 g

PUFA 20:2 c0.001 g

PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.001 g

PUFA 20:3 c0.012 g

PUFA 20:3 n-30 g

PUFA 20:3 n-60.012 g

PUFA 20:3 n-90 g

PUFA 20:40.015 g

PUFA 20:4c0.015 g

PUFA 20:5c0.005 g

PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.005 g

PUFA 22:20 g

PUFA 22:5 c0.007 g

PUFA 22:40.003 g

PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.007 g

PUFA 22:6 c0 g

PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0 g

Fatty acids, total trans0.351 g

Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.283 g

TFA 16:1 t0.032 g

TFA 18:1 t0.251 g

TFA 22:1 t0 g

Fatty acids, total trans-dienoic0.068 g

TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.068 g

Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.001 g

TFA 18:3 t0.001 g

Cholesterol48 mg

MUFA 14:10.108 g

MUFA 16:10.196 g

PUFA 18:3i0.002 g

MUFA 18:12.315 g

PUFA 18:20.356 g

PUFA 18:30.043 g

MUFA 20:10.019 g

MUFA 22:10.003 g

PUFA 20:30.013 g

Amino acids

Tryptophan0.115 g

Threonine0.395 g

Isoleucine0.365 g

Leucine0.785 g

Lysine0.655 g

Methionine0.17 g

Phenylalanine0.27 g

Tyrosine0.25 g

Valine0.325 g

Arginine0.21 g

Histidine0.175 g

Alanine0.325 g

Aspartic acid0.735 g

Glutamic acid1.3 g

Glycine0.135 g

Proline0.565 g

Serine0.365 g

Hydroxyproline0 g

Cysteine0.18 g

Other bioactive components

Alcohol, ethyl0 g

Caffeine0 mg

Theobromine0 mg

Interesting fact

Three Cheeses, One Name

USDA's specification splits ricotta into three compositional types: whole milk ricotta at not less than 11% milkfat, part-skim at 6% to under 11%, and a whey or skim milk version holding less than 1% milkfat. All three are sold simply as ricotta.

Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

More about allergens

Contains Milk as an intrinsic ingredient. Cross-contact is still possible in packaged products made on shared equipment. Check the actual package and manufacturer warning.

Practical guidance

How to choose and store Ricotta Cheese (Whole Milk)

How to choose

Choose refrigerated dairy within its sell-by or use-by date, with intact, well-sealed packaging.

Storage

Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below and follow the date on the package. After opening, keep refrigerated and follow the manufacturer's date and instructions on the package.

100 g

P 24.5gC 2.1gF 24.3g

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