Calories
138 kcal
7% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
11 g
23% RDI
Fat
8.1 g
5.1g sat fat
Carbs
5.1 g
2% RDI
Sugar
5.1 g
10% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.4 g
8% RDI
Ricotta, Low-Fat
Ricotta, Low-Fat is a fresh Italian-style cheese commonly used in both savory dishes (lasagna, cannelloni, salads) and desserts (cheesecakes, cannoli). It’s known for a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a creamy, slightly grainy texture that blends well into recipes or spreads easily on toast. In terms of nutrition, Ricotta, Low-Fat is a good source of high-quality protein, providing about 11.3g of protein per 100g, and also supplies calcium for bone health. This reduced-fat variety delivers the same useful amino acids and is fairly filling, but it contains little dietary fiber and still provides some saturated fat, so it’s best used as part of a balanced meal with vegetables, whole grains or fruit.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.70€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C
Fair
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Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C · 5.8 / 10
Frequently asked
Q.01Is Ricotta, Low-Fat healthy?
Ricotta, Low-Fat is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Ricotta, Low-Fat?
Ricotta, Low-Fat is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Ricotta, Low-Fat gluten free?
Yes, Ricotta, Low-Fat is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Ricotta, Low-Fat?
100g of Ricotta, Low-Fat contains 138 kcal, 11.3g protein, 5.1g carbohydrates, 8.1g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Ricotta, Low-Fat vegetarian?
Yes, Ricotta, Low-Fat is vegetarian but not vegan.
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