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Ricotta Cheese

Ricotta Cheese

EverydayUnsweetenedUnsalted

Ricotta is a soft, Italian whey cheese characterized by its light, fluffy texture and subtly sweet flavor. It is traditionally made from the whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking, rather than whole milk, resulting in a lower fat content compared to many other cheeses. Ricotta is a versatile ingredient used in both sweet and savory dishes, from lasagna and stuffed shells to cheesecakes and cannoli fillings.

Macro Impact

A 1/2 cup serving contains 216 calories, 14g protein, 4g carbs, and 16g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/2 cup (124 g)
Amount per serving
Calories216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g
21%
Saturated Fat10g
51%
Trans Fat0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat4g
Cholesterol63mg
21%
Sodium104mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate4g
1%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein14g
Vitamin D12mcg
62%
Calcium257mg
20%
Iron0.5mg
3%
Potassium130mg
3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
4 / 275 g
1%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
16 / 78 g
21%
Monounsaturated
4 / 31 g
14%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Saturated
10 / 23 g
44%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
63 / 300 g
21%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
3%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
3 g
Protein
Protein
14 / 80 g
17%
Amino Acids
Histidine
1 / 3 g
18%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
46%
Leucine
2 / 3 g
49%
Lysine
2 / 2 g
70%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
29%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
35%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
54%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
49%
Valine
1 / 2 g
42%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
3 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
1%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
20%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
5%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
4%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
18%
Folate
15 / 400 mcg
4%
Vitamin A
158 / 800 mcg
20%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
12 / 15 mcg
83%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
257 / 1k mg
26%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
3%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
4%
Magnesium
14 / 370 mg
4%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
196 / 700 mg
28%
Potassium
130 / 3k mg
4%
Selenium
18 / 55 mcg
33%
Sodium
104 / 2.3k mg
5%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
15%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
24 / 150 mcg
16%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
89 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Cheese, ricotta, whole milk. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 746766.
  2. 2.Cheese, ricotta, whole milk. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170851.
  3. 3.Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171248.
  4. 4.Cheese, ricotta, with whole milk. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 43.
  5. 5.Cheese, ricotta, with partly skimmed milk. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 44.
  6. 6.Cheese, ricotta. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F002488.

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