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Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese
Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese by Trader Joe's provides 214 kcal per 100 g, with 14.3 g of sugars and 10.7 g of protein. That is 612% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 oz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 214 kcal | 60 kcal | 323 −34% | |
| Total fat | 10.7 g | 3 g | 4% | 25.6 −58% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 17.4 −69% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 6 g | 2% | 4.6 +370% |
| Total sugars | 14.3 g | 4 g | 2 +612% | |
| Added sugars | 14.3 g | 4 g | 8% | 0.3 +5265% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 10.7 g | 3 g | 6% | 21.4 −50% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.2 g | 1.7 −53% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20942 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 20% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
RICOTTA CHEESE (WHEY, MILK, SALT), SUGAR, LEMON PASTE (LEMON PEEL, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE SYRUP [WHEAT], LEMON EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID), STABILIZER BLEND (MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SODIUM ALGINATE DIPHOSPHATES), NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR, TURMERIC POWDER (FOR COLOR) CONTAINS MILK, WHEAT.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 oz (28 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Milk from cows not treated with rbst
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 2000000150754
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese?
Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese contains 214 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (1 oz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese?
Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese has 14.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 29, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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