Ricotta cheese, whole milk: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1/2 cup (124 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 cal | 186 cal | 9% |
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 8.0 g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | |
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 136 mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 9.0 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 9.3 g | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 255 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 219 mg | 272 mg | 6% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1/2 cup (124 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 cal | 186 cal | 9% |
| Energy (kJ) | 627 kJ | 777 kJ | |
| Water | 73.7 % | 91.4 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1/2 cup (124 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 9.0 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 9.3 g | 19% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1/2 cup (124 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 8.0 g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | |
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 61 mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | 3.3 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.23 g | 0.29 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.18 g | 0.23 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.12 g | 0.14 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.28 g | 0.35 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.34 g | 0.42 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 1.07 g | 1.32 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 3.06 g | 3.79 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 0.96 g | 1.19 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.20 g | 0.24 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 2.32 g | 2.87 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.02 g | 0.02 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 0.36 g | 0.44 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.04 g | 0.05 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.01 g | 0.02 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1/2 cup (124 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 110 mg | 136 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 255 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 219 mg | 272 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 154 mg | 191 mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.9 µg | 7.3 µg | 13% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1/2 cup (124 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 120 µg | 149 µg | 17% |
| Retinol | 117 µg | 145 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.11 mg | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.1 µg | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.30 mg | 0.37 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.46 mg | 0.57 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (DFE) | 4 µg | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 µg | 1.05 µg | 44% |
| Choline | 18 mg | 22 mg | 4% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1/2 cup (124 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1.32 g | 1.64 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Questions about Ricotta cheese, whole milk
How many calories are in Ricotta cheese, whole milk?
Ricotta cheese, whole milk has 150 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 1/2 cup (124 g), that is 186 calories.
Where do the values for Ricotta cheese, whole milk come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
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Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 170851: “Cheese, ricotta, whole milk”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.