Ricotta cheese (whole milk) nutrition facts
Per ½ cup · 124 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g26% of calories
- Carbs3.8g7% of calories
- Fat16g67% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Ricotta cheese (whole milk) (½ cup, 124 g) has 216 calories, with 14 g of protein, 3.8 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), calcium (26% DV) and phosphorus (28% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 51% and 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Calcium26%
- Phosphorus28%
- Selenium33%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A17%
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Vitamin B1218%
- Zinc13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat51%
- Cholesterol21%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ½ cup (124 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 149 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 15 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 22 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 257 mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 196 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 33% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 41 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 145 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 216 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 41minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 30minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Ricotta cheese (whole milk)?
One serving of Ricotta cheese (whole milk) (½ cup) has 216 calories, which works out to 174 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Ricotta cheese (whole milk) high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Ricotta cheese (whole milk) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.
How much sodium is in Ricotta cheese (whole milk)?
104 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Ricotta cheese (whole milk)?
0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
