Eggs and dairy
Ricotta: calories and nutrition
Ricotta has 138 calories per 100 g. Half a cup of ricotta (124 g) has 171 calories, 14 g of protein, 6.4 g of carbohydrates and 9.8 g of fat.
Calories
Protein g
Carbs g
Fat g
Protein 33% of caloriesCarbohydrates 15%Fat 52%
At a glance
- Protein makes up 33% of its calories (11 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 | |
| Protein | 11 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1 g | g |
| Fiber | 0 g | g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | g |
| Fat | 7.9 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | g |
| Sodium | 99 mg | mg |
| Potassium | 125 mg | mg |
| Calcium | 272 mg | mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | mg |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, "Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk" (FDC ID 171248). Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in half a cup of ricotta?
171 calories (124 g). Per 100 g, ricotta has 138 calories.
How much protein is in ricotta?
11 g per 100 g, or 14 g in half a cup of ricotta.
How many carbs are in ricotta?
5.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
Similar foods
Poached egg: 143 kcalScrambled eggs: 149 kcalOmelet: 154 kcalEgg: 155 kcalFruit yogurt: 99 kcalCottage cheese (4%): 98 kcalGreek yogurt (plain, whole milk): 97 kcalCottage cheese: 81 kcal
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