Ricotta Cheese by Happy Farms

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Ricotta Cheese

by Happy Farms 15 oz in Ricotta Barcode 4099100119732
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Ricotta Cheese by Happy Farms provides 161 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 8.1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Ricotta category and comes in a 15 oz pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
11.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
7.3 g · High
Sugars
3.2 g · Low
Salt
0.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 62 g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 161 kcal 100 kcal 150 +7%
Total fat 11.3 g 7 g 9% 10.9
Saturated fat 7.3 g 4.5 g 23% 7.4
Carbohydrates 3.2 g 2 g 1% 4.1 −22%
Total sugars 3.2 g 2 g 3.3
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.3 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.3 −100%
Protein 8.1 g 5 g 10% 8.7 −7%
Salt 0.3 g 0.2 g 0.5 −37%

*% 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

Calories higher 27%
Sugars higher 40%
Salt lower 37%
Saturated fat higher 48%
Protein top 52%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

WHEY, PASTEURIZED MILK AND/OR MILK FAT, SKIM MILK, VINEGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM (STABILIZERS).

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 3

E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
15 oz
Serving size
62 g
Sold in
United States
Barcode
4099100119732

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ricotta Cheese?

Ricotta Cheese contains 161 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (62 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); 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 October 22, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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