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Cheese, ricotta, whole milk

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157 kcal Calories

16%

7.8 g Protein

6.9 g Carbs

14%

11.0 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 23/100

How many beneficial nutrients Cheese, ricotta, whole milk delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Cheese, ricotta, whole milk come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

157 kcal / serving

17% from carbs

Carbs 17%

6.9 g per serving
Fat 63%

11.0 g per serving
Protein 20%

7.8 g per serving

What Cheese, ricotta, whole milk is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B1233% Selenium26% Riboflavin (B2)25% Calcium17% Protein16% Vitamin A (RAE)14% Pantothenic Acid (B5)13% Phosphorus13% Zinc11%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	6.9 g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.3 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	11.0 g	14%
Saturated Fat	8.3 g	41%
Monounsaturated Fat	3.6 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g	—
Trans Fat	0.4 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	112.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	273.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	574.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	199.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	125.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	306.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	360.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	1,364.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	4,057.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	1,281.0 mg	—
Arachidic Acid	14.0 mg	—
Behenic Acid	6.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	532.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	2,872.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Nervonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	273.0 mg	—
alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)	42.0 mg	—
gamma-Linolenic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	15.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	5.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	7.8 g	16%
Histidine	459.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	589.0 mg	—
Leucine	1,221.0 mg	—
Lysine	1,338.0 mg	—
Methionine	281.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	556.0 mg	—
Threonine	517.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	125.0 mg	—
Valine	692.0 mg	—
Alanine	499.0 mg	—
Arginine	632.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	995.0 mg	—
Cystine	99.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	2,446.0 mg	—
Glycine	295.0 mg	—
Proline	1,066.0 mg	—
Serine	575.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	589.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	127.0 mcg	14%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg	1%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	1.1 mcg	1%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	12.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg	33%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.7 mg	13%
Choline	17.5 mg	3%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	224.0 mg	17%
Iron	0.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	19.7 mg	5%
Phosphorus	162.0 mg	13%
Potassium	230.0 mg	5%
Sodium	105.0 mg	5%
Zinc	1.2 mg	11%
Copper	0.0 mg	2%
Manganese	0.0 mg	0%
Selenium	14.5 mcg	26%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	51.0 mg	17%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	1.4 g	—

About Cheese, ricotta, whole milk

Ricotta is a soft, fresh, slightly grainy cheese with a mild, gently sweet, milky flavor. Traditionally made from the whey left over from other cheeses (its name means 'recooked'), it's the creamy filling in lasagne and cannoli, and just as good spread on toast with honey or fruit.

As cheeses go it's relatively gentle: a good source of protein and calcium, with phosphorus and B12, and — being fresh and unsalted compared with aged cheeses — lower in sodium. The whole-milk version is richer; part-skim trims some of the fat.

Soft, mild and versatile, ricotta moves easily between savory and sweet — a lighter, fresher cheese that adds creaminess and protein without the salt and intensity of the aged kinds.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese, ricotta, whole milk?

There are 157 calories in 100 g of Cheese, ricotta, whole milk, or about 195 calories in 0.5 cup (124 g).

How much protein is in Cheese, ricotta, whole milk?

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Cheese, ricotta, whole milk?

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 6.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Cheese, ricotta, whole milk?

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk provides 11.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Cheese, ricotta, whole milk a good source of?

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (33% DV), Selenium (26% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV) and a good source of Calcium, Protein, Vitamin A (RAE), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Phosphorus and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.