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 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 )
Calories
174
Calcium
Saturated Fat
Vitamin A
Fats
Retinol
Explanation: The given food contains more Calcium than 89% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calcium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Saturated Fat, Vitamin A, Fats, and Retinol.
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.
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 23%
11.26 g of 50 g
23%
Fats:
Daily Value: 20%
12.98 g of 65 g
20%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.04 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
71.7 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
1.02 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
20%
Total Fat
13g
36%
Saturated Fat 8g
17%
Cholesterol 51mg
4%
Sodium 84mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
10mcg
2%
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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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.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
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Low in Sugars
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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.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
207 mg of 1,000 mg
21%
Iron:
0.38 mg of 8 mg
5%
Magnesium:
11 mg of 420 mg
3%
Phosphorus:
158 mg of 700 mg
23%
Potassium:
105 mg of 3,400 mg
3%
Sodium:
84 mg of 2,300 mg
4%
Zinc:
1.16 mg of 11 mg
11%
Copper:
0.021 mg of 1 mg
2%
Manganese:
0.006 mg of 2 mg
0%
Selenium:
14.5 µg of 55 µg
26%
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 µg
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 15 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0.2 µg of 10 µg
2%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.013 mg of 1 mg
1%
Vitamin B2:
0.195 mg of 1 mg
15%
Vitamin B3:
0.104 mg of 16 mg
1%
Vitamin B5:
0.213 mg of 5 mg
4%
Vitamin B6:
0.043 mg of 1 mg
3%
Folate:
12 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
0.34 µg of 2 µg
14%
Vitamin K:
1.1 µg of 120 µg
1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
445 IU
TOP 25%
Vitamin B2
0.195 mg
TOP 47%
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B12
0.34 µg
TOP 54%
Folate
12 µg
TOP 57%
Vitamin K
1.1 µg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B5
0.213 mg
TOP 80%
Vitamin B6
0.043 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin E
0.11 mg
TOP 85%
Vitamin B1
0.013 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin B3
0.104 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin C
0 mg
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
Sugar:
0.27 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
2.77 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 | 9% | 54% | 174kcal |
3.7 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugar | 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 | 5% | 81% | 0.38mg |
6.8 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 3% | 82% | 11mg |
12.7 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 23% | 51% | 158mg |
1.2 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 3% | 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
|
| Copper | 2% | 92% | 0.02mg |
6.8 times less than Shiitake 
|
| 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 | 15% | 47% | 0.2mg |
1.5 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1% | 91% | 0.1mg |
92 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 4% | 80% | 0.21mg |
5.3 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 3% | 81% | 0.04mg |
2.8 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate | 3% | 57% | 12µg |
5.1 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 14% | 54% | 0.34µg |
2.1 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 1% | 77% | 1.1µg |
92.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| 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
|
| Saturated Fat | 41% | 15% | 8.3g |
1.4 times more than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 39% | 3.63g |
2.7 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 67% | 0.39g |
122.5 times less than Walnut 
|
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 separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.