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Ricotta
Ricotta by Continente provides 164 kcal per 100 g, with 4.5 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 35% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Ricotta category and comes in a 250g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 25 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | 41 kcal | 150 +9% | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 3 g | 4% | 10.9 +10% |
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g | 2.1 g | 11% | 7.4 +12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 1.5 g | 1% | 4.1 +45% |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g | 1.1 g | 3.3 +35% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 8 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.7 −8% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.5 −23% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 576 Ricotta products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other ricotta
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
QUEIJO RICOTTA, INGREDIENTES: SORO DE LEITE PASTEURIZADO (PAIS DE ORDENHA: UE, PAÍS DE TRANSFORMAÇÃO: ITÁLIA), NATA DE LEITE ENATA DE SORO DE LEITE (PAÍS DE ORDENHA: UE, PAÍS DE TRANSFORMAÇÃO ITALIA SAL REGULADOR DE ACIDEZ (ÁCIDO LÁCTICO, ÁCIDO CÍTRICO).
Product details
- Quantity
- 250g
- Serving size
- 25 g
- Labels & certifications
- ISO 9001
- Sold in
- Portugal
- Barcode
- 5601312308010
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricotta?
Ricotta contains 164 kcal per 100 g and about 41 kcal per serving (25 g).
How much sugar is in Ricotta?
Ricotta has 4.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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