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Ricotta cheese
Ricotta cheese by Aldi provides 129 kcal per 100 g, with 6.5 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein. That is 93% 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 Ricotta 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: 62 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | 80 kcal | 150 −14% | |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 4 g | 5% | 11 −41% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 7.4 −45% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.1 g | 5 g | 2% | 4.1 +94% |
| Total sugars | 6.5 g | 4 g | 3.3 +93% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 4 g | 8% | 8.7 −26% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.5 −53% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 577 Ricotta products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other ricotta
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
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 3
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
- 4099100119763
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese contains 129 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (62 g).
How much sugar is in Ricotta cheese?
Ricotta cheese has 6.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate 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.
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 24, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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