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Ricotta calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of ricotta contains 174 calories, with 11 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrate and 13 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 25% Carbs 7% Fat 68%
How ricotta compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricotta | 174 kcal | 11 g | 3 g | 13 g |
| Reduced-fat cheese spread | 176 kcal | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Sour dressing | 178 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 16.6 g |
| Whole-milk ricotta cheese | 150 kcal | 7.5 g | 7.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Kraft Breakstone's reduced fat sour cream | 152 kcal | 4.5 g | 6.5 g | 12 g |
Nutrition facts for ricotta
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
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Calories in common ricotta servings
How many calories in a portion of ricotta — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 174 kcal | 11 g | 3 g | 13 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ricotta?
Ricotta has 174 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in ricotta?
Ricotta contains 11 g of protein per 100 g.
Is ricotta low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Ricotta has 3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these ricotta calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the older curated row with unverified provenance. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source status: curated_unverified. The original provenance and value-reuse rights were not retained, so no license is asserted for this row's nutrition values. Unknown sugar is shown as unavailable, not measured zero. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
