Calories
10% of Daily kcal · moderate-calorie
Protein
21% RDI
Fat
9.5g sat fat
Carbs
1% RDI
Sugar
5% RDI
Fiber
0% RDI
Salt
4% RDI
Ricotta (Sheep's Milk) is a soft, creamy cheese traditionally made from the whey of sheep's milk and used widely in Italian and Mediterranean cooking, from lasagnas and filled pastas to desserts and spreads. It is known for a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a light, grainy texture that blends well into both savory and sweet dishes. Nutritionally, Ricotta (Sheep's Milk) is a concentrated source of dairy protein, providing about 10.5g of protein per 100g, along with dairy minerals and some vitamin B12. It is relatively energy-dense and contains a noticeable amount of fat, so portions can matter depending on dietary goals. Because it delivers a high-quality amino acid profile and important dairy micronutrients like calcium and B12, ricotta can be a useful protein-rich ingredient in meals; however, its saturated fat content is relatively high compared with many lean dairy alternatives, so choosing part-skim or lower-fat versions can help reduce saturated fat intake.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.80€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
Fair
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Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.
10% of Daily kcal · moderate-calorie
21% RDI
9.5g sat fat
1% RDI
5% RDI
0% RDI
4% RDI
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C+ · 6.0 / 10
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Ricotta (Sheep's Milk) is rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Ricotta (Sheep's Milk) is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Yes, Ricotta (Sheep's Milk) is gluten free.
100g of Ricotta (Sheep's Milk) contains 190 kcal, 10.5g protein, 3.2g carbohydrates, 15g fat, and 0g fiber.
Yes, Ricotta (Sheep's Milk) is vegetarian but not vegan.