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Ricotta cheese
Ricotta cheese provides 161 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 8.1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Ricotta category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 kcal | 150 +7% |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 11 |
| Saturated fat | 7.3 g | 7.4 |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 4.1 −22% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 3.3 |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 8.7 −7% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.5 −37% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 578 Ricotta products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 20% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.2 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 ricotta
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0898859002098
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese contains 161 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 3.2 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). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated December 21, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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