Dairy & eggs

Ricotta: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 150 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 7.3 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 25 g) provides about 38 kcal.

Amount
Energy

38 kcal

157 kJ · 2% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.9 g · 20%
Carbohydrates1.8 g · 19%
Fat2.5 g · 61%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 25 g
Energy627 kJ / 150 kcal157 kJ / 38 kcal
Fat10 g2.5 g
of which saturates6.4 g1.6 g
Carbohydrate7.3 g1.8 g
of which sugars0.3 g0.1 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein7.5 g1.9 g
Salt0.28 g0.07 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in ricotta?

150 kcal (627 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (25 g) provides about 38 kcal.

How much fat is in ricotta?

10 g fat per 100 g, of which 6.4 g saturates. 1 tbsp (25 g) has about 2.5 g.

How much protein is in ricotta?

7.5 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (25 g) has about 1.9 g. That is 20% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Cheese, ricotta, whole milk”, FDC ID 170851. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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