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Original Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta cheese
Original Ricotta Cheese by Great Value provides 161 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 8.1 g of protein. That is 61% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category and comes in a 15 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.25 cup (62 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 kcal | 100 kcal | 323 −50% | |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 8 g | 10% | 25.6 −50% |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 5 g | 25% | 17.4 −54% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g | 3 g | 1% | 4.5 +6% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 2 g | 2 +61% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 5 g | 10% | 21.4 −62% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 1.7 −87% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20919 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)
- Low sugar
- 3.2 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low sodium
- 88 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
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
Whey, milk, vinegar, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum (stabilizers).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 15 oz
- Serving size
- 0.25 cup (62 g)
- Labels & certifications
- KosherOrthodox Union Kosher
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742135816
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Ricotta Cheese?
Original Ricotta Cheese contains 161 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (0.25 cup (62 g)).
How much sugar is in Original Ricotta Cheese?
Original Ricotta Cheese has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original Ricotta Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Original Ricotta Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Original Ricotta Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 27, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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