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Ricotta cheese
Ricotta cheese provides 164 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 7.3 g of protein. That is 81% 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. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (55 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | 90 kcal | 323 −49% | |
| Total fat | 12.7 g | 7 g | 9% | 25.6 −50% |
| Saturated fat | 9.1 g | 5 g | 25% | 17.4 −48% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 2 g | 1% | 4.6 −20% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 2 g | 2 +81% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 4 g | 8% | 21.4 −66% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 1.7 −79% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20951 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 18% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g 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
Pasteurized whey, cream and milk, vinegar, salt.
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (55 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021130001842
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese contains 164 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (55 g)).
How much sugar is in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Ricotta cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 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 8, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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