Ricotta nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
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)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are 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 PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
6.2 (acidic )
Calories
174
Calcium
Saturated Fat
Vitamin A
Fats
Retinol
Explanation: This food contains more Calcium than 89% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (11%) which contain more Calcium, this food itself is rich in Calcium more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Saturated Fat, Vitamin A, Fats and Retinol
Ricotta Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
23%
Daily Value: 23%
11.26 g of 50 g
Fats:
20%
Daily Value: 20%
12.98 g of 65 g
Carbs:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
3.04 g of 300 g
Water:
4%
Daily Value: 4%
71.7 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.02 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
174
% Daily Value*
20%
Total Fat
13g
40%
Saturated Fat
8g
17%
Cholesterol
51mg
4%
Sodium
84mg
1%
TotalCarbohydrate
3g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
10mcg
3%
Calcium
207mg
21%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
105mg
3%
*
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
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
207 mg of 1,000 mg
21%
Iron:
0.38 mg of 18 mg
2%
Magnesium:
11 mg of 400 mg
3%
Phosphorus:
158 mg of 1,000 mg
16%
Potassium:
105 mg of 3,500 mg
3%
Sodium:
84 mg of 2,400 mg
4%
Zinc:
1.16 mg of 15 mg
8%
Copper:
0.021 mg of 2 mg
1%
Manganese:
0.006 mg of 2 mg
0%
Selenium:
14.5 µg of 70 µg
21%
Choline:
17.5 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
207 mg
TOP 11%
Zinc
1.16 mg
TOP 50%
Phosphorus
158 mg
TOP 51%
Sodium
84 mg
TOP 52%
Selenium
14.5 mg
TOP 54%
Choline
17.5 mg
TOP 77%
Iron
0.38 mg
TOP 81%
Potassium
105 mg
TOP 82%
Magnesium
11 mg
TOP 82%
Copper
0.021 mg
TOP 92%
Manganese
0.006 mg
TOP 95%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
445 IU of 5,000 IU
9%
Vitamin E :
0.11 mg of 20 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0.2 µg of 10 µg
2%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.013 mg of 2 mg
1%
Vitamin B2:
0.195 mg of 2 mg
11%
Vitamin B3:
0.104 mg of 20 mg
1%
Vitamin B5:
0.213 mg of 10 mg
2%
Vitamin B6:
0.043 mg of 2 mg
2%
Folate, total:
12 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
0.34 µg of 6 µg
6%
Vitamin K:
1.1 µg of 80 µg
1%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
445 µg
TOP 25%
Vitamin B2
0.195 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B12
0.34 µg
TOP 54%
Folate, total
12 µg
TOP 57%
Vitamin K
1.1 µg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B5
0.213 µg
TOP 80%
Vitamin B6
0.043 µg
TOP 81%
Vitamin E
0.11 µg
TOP 85%
Vitamin B1
0.013 µg
TOP 91%
Vitamin B3
0.104 µg
TOP 91%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
125 mg of 280 mg
45%
Threonine:
517 mg of 1,050 mg
49%
Isoleucine:
589 mg of 1,400 mg
42%
Leucine:
1221 mg of 2,730 mg
45%
Lysine:
1338 mg of 2,100 mg
64%
Methionine:
281 mg of 1,050 mg
27%
Phenylalanine:
556 mg of 1,750 mg
32%
Valine:
692 mg of 1,820 mg
38%
Histidine:
459 mg of 700 mg
66%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.385 g
Fiber content / ratio for Ricotta
Sugars:
0.27 g
Fiber:
0 g
All nutrients for Ricotta per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 27% | 41% | 11.26g |
4 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 20% | 26% | 12.98g |
2.6 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 1% | 66% | 3.04g |
9.3 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 7% | 54% | 174kcal |
3.7 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugars | 0% | 73% | 0.27g |
33.2 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 21% | 11% | 207mg |
1.7 times more than Milk 
|
| Iron | 2% | 81% | 0.38mg |
6.8 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 3% | 82% | 11mg |
12.7 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 23% | 51% | 158mg |
1.2 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 2% | 82% | 105mg |
1.4 times less than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 4% | 52% | 84mg |
5.8 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 11% | 50% | 1.16mg |
5.4 times less than Beef
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| Copper | 0% | 92% | 0.02mg |
6.8 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 9% | 25% | 445IU |
37.5 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 1% | 85% | 0.11mg |
13.3 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 2% | 53% | 0.2µg |
11 times less than Egg 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 1% | 91% | 0.01mg |
20.5 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 11% | 47% | 0.2mg |
1.5 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1% | 91% | 0.1mg |
92 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 2% | 80% | 0.21mg |
5.3 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 2% | 81% | 0.04mg |
2.8 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 3% | 57% | 12µg |
5.1 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 6% | 54% | 0.34µg |
2.1 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 1% | 77% | 1.1µg |
92.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 75% | 0.13mg |
2.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 72% | 0.52mg |
1.4 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 72% | 0.59mg |
1.6 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 70% | 1.22mg |
2 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 68% | 1.34mg |
3 times more than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 72% | 0.28mg |
2.9 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 73% | 0.56mg |
1.2 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 72% | 0.69mg |
2.9 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 69% | 0.46mg |
1.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 17% | 37% | 51mg |
7.3 times less than Egg
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| Saturated Fat | 41% | 15% | 8.3g |
1.4 times more than Beef
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 39% | 3.63g |
2.7 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 67% | 0.39g |
122.5 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.