How many calories are in ricotta?
Ricotta: 1/2 cup (124 g) has 186 kcal and 9.3 g of protein. Per 100 g: 150 kcal.
Values for: whole milk
1/2 cup (124 g)
186kcal
100 g
150kcal
Nutrients per 100 g
- Protein
- 7.5 g
- Carbs
- 7.3 g
- Fat
- 10.2 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0.3 g
Is it a source of protein? Yes, just: 20% of its calories come from protein, so it meets the EU labelling criterion for “high protein” (at least 20%; Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
Servings and amounts
| Amount | kcal | Prot. | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup (124 g) | 186 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 12.6 |
| 50 g | 75 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| 100 g | 150 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 10.2 |
| 150 g | 225 | 11.3 | 11 | 15.3 |
| 200 g | 300 | 15 | 14.6 | 20.4 |
Household servings are the weights given by the same source; the rest is scaled from 100 g. Weigh something else and the app does the maths.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ricotta?
Ricotta: 1/2 cup (124 g) has 186 kcal and 9.3 g of protein. Per 100 g: 150 kcal. Values for: whole milk.
How much protein is in ricotta?
1/2 cup (124 g): 9.3 g of protein. Per 100 g, 7.5 g, with 7.3 g of carbs and 10.2 g of fat. Is it a source of protein? Yes, just: 20% of its calories come from protein, so it meets the EU labelling criterion for “high protein” (at least 20%; Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
What are the macros of ricotta?
Per 100 g: 7.5 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbs (0.3 g of sugars), 10.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber.
Are these values raw or cooked?
They are for ricotta: whole milk. Cooking changes the weight (water is lost or absorbed), so always compare in the same state.
Is ricotta fattening?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own: the day’s total does. 1/2 cup (124 g): 186 kcal, 9% of the 2,000 kcal used as the reference on food labels.
How do I know how much is on my plate without weighing it?
Eyeballing it is where manual counting breaks. With a photo, Renzy estimates the amount and the calories, and you correct whatever needs it.
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Source
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry 170851
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