Ricotta nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Ricotta
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 27 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 174 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 small cup (55 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 6.2 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Ricotta calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 174 | |
| Calories in 0.5 cup | 216 | 124 g |
| Calories in 1 cup | 428 | 246 g |
| Calories in 1 small cup | 96 | 55 g |
Ricotta Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1335IU of 5,000IU
27%
Vitamin E:
0.33mg of 15mg
2.2%
Vitamin D:
0.6µg of 10µg
6%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.04mg of 1mg
3.3%
Vitamin B2:
0.59mg of 1mg
45%
Vitamin B3:
0.31mg of 16mg
2%
Vitamin B5:
0.64mg of 5mg
13%
Vitamin B6:
0.13mg of 1mg
9.9%
Folate:
36µg of 400µg
9%
Vitamin B12:
1µg of 2µg
43%
Choline:
53mg of 550mg
9.5%
Vitamin K:
3.3µg of 120µg
2.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
TOP 53%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 23%
11.3 g of 50 g
11.3 g (23% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 20%
13 g of 65 g
13 g (20% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3 g of 300 g
3 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
71.7 g of 2,000 g
71.7 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1 g
1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
375mg of 280mg
134%
Threonine:
1551mg of 1,050mg
148%
Isoleucine:
1767mg of 1,400mg
126%
Leucine:
3663mg of 2,730mg
134%
Lysine:
4014mg of 2,100mg
191%
Methionine:
843mg of 1,050mg
80%
Phenylalanine:
1668mg of 1,750mg
95%
Valine:
2076mg of 1,820mg
114%
Histidine:
1377mg of 700mg
197%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
8.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.39 g
Fiber content ratio for Ricotta
Sugar:
0.27 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
2.8 g
All nutrients for Ricotta per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% | 54% |
3.7 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 11g | 27% | 41% |
4 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 13g | 20% | 26% |
2.6 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 3g | N/A | 63% |
17.8 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 3g | 1% | 66% |
9.3 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% | 36% |
7.3 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2% | 53% |
11 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | 82% |
12.7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% | 11% |
1.7 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 105mg | 3% | 81% |
1.4 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.38mg | 5% | 81% |
6.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | 73% |
33.2 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.02mg | 2% | 92% |
6.8 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 11% | 50% |
5.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 23% | 51% |
1.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% | 52% |
5.8 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 13% | 27% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | 85% |
13.3 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | 95% | |
| Selenium | 15µg | 26% | 54% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | 91% |
20.5 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 15% | 47% |
1.5 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1% | 91% |
92 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | 80% |
5.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 81% |
2.8 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 14% | 54% |
2.1 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | 77% |
92.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | 57% |
5.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 8.3g | 41% | 15% |
1.4 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 18mg | 3% | 77% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.6g | N/A | 39% |
2.7 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39g | N/A | 67% |
122.5 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | 75% |
2.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | 72% |
1.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.59mg | 0% | 72% |
1.6 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1.2mg | 0% | 70% |
2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 1.3mg | 0% | 68% |
3 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.28mg | 0% | 72% |
2.9 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 0% | 73% |
1.2 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.69mg | 0% | 72% |
2.9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.46mg | 0% | 69% |
1.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
20%
Total Fat
13g
38%
Saturated Fat 8.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
17%
Cholesterol 51mg
3.7%
Sodium 84mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
10mcg
1.7%
Calcium
207mg
21%
Iron
0.38mg
4.8%
Potassium
105mg
3.1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.