Ricotta cheese (part-skim milk) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.2g33% of calories
- Carbs1.5g16% of calories
- Fat2.2g51% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Ricotta cheese (part-skim milk) (1 oz, 28 g) has 39 calories, with 3.2 g of protein, 1.5 g of carbohydrates and 2.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 30 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 4 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 77 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 35 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 6 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 30 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 39 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 7minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Ricotta cheese (part-skim milk)?
One serving of Ricotta cheese (part-skim milk) (1 oz) has 39 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Ricotta cheese (part-skim milk) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 33% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Ricotta cheese (part-skim milk) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Ricotta cheese (part-skim milk)?
28 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Ricotta cheese (part-skim milk)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
