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Italian ricotta
Italian ricotta by Waitrose provides 150 kcal per 100 g, with 3 g of sugars and 7.5 g of protein. That is 10% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Ricotta category and comes in a 250 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | 150 kcal | 150 | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 12 g | 15% | 11 +10% |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g | 8.4 g | 42% | 7.4 +14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 3 g | 1% | 4.1 −28% |
| Total sugars | 3 g | 3 g | 3.3 −10% | |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 7.5 g | 15% | 8.7 −14% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.5 −31% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 577 Ricotta products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other ricotta
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250 g
- Serving size
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169567760
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Italian ricotta?
Italian ricotta contains 150 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Italian ricotta?
Italian ricotta has 3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Italian ricotta healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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