Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 62 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5g19% of calories
- Carbs3g12% of calories
- Fat8g69% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese (¼ cup, 62 g) has 100 calories, with 5 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (69% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 25% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat25%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (62 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 146 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 100 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 19minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 8minRunning (6 mph)
- 14minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese?
One serving of Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese (¼ cup) has 100 calories, which works out to 161 calories per 100 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 19% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 12% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese?
55 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese?
2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
