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Whole-milk ricotta cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of whole-milk ricotta cheese contains 150 calories, with 7.5 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrate and 10.2 g of fat. It provides 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 20% Carbs 19% Fat 61%
How whole-milk ricotta cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Light sour cream | 136 kcal | 3.5 g | 7.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Evaporated milk | 134 kcal | 6.8 g | 10 g | 7.6 g |
| Part-skim ricotta cheese | 138 kcal | 11.4 g | 5.1 g | 7.9 g |
Nutrition facts for whole-milk ricotta cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.3 g |
| Fat | 10.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in whole-milk ricotta cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 µg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 154 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.9 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
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Calories in common whole-milk ricotta cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of whole-milk ricotta cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 150 kcal | 8 g | 7 g | 10 g |
| ½ cup (124 g) | 186 kcal | 9 g | 9 g | 13 g |
| 1 cup (246 g) | 369 kcal | 18 g | 18 g | 25 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in whole-milk ricotta cheese?
Whole-milk ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in whole-milk ricotta cheese?
Whole-milk ricotta cheese contains 7.5 g of protein per 100 g.
Is whole-milk ricotta cheese low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Whole-milk ricotta cheese has 7.3 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 whole-milk ricotta cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. 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: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170851 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
