Calories
148 kcal
7% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
9.6 g
19% RDI
Fat
9.5 g
6g sat fat
Carbs
6 g
2% RDI
Sugar
0.3 g
1% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.1 g
2% RDI
Ricotta
Ricotta is a fresh Italian whey cheese with a creamy, slightly grainy texture commonly used in lasagna, stuffed pastas, desserts and spreads. It is prized for its mild flavour and versatility in both sweet and savoury dishes. As a dairy source, Ricotta provides 9.6g of protein per 100g, along with calcium and vitamin B12, making it a useful ingredient for adding readily digestible, high-quality protein to a meal. While ricotta delivers good protein quality and a satisfying mouthfeel, it contains little fibre, so pairing it with fibre-rich foods (vegetables, whole grains or fruit) is a simple way to make a more balanced plate.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.80€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
B
Healthy
-
Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
B · 6.7 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Ricotta healthy?
Yes, Ricotta is considered healthy with a Health Grade of B. It is high in protein with 9.6g per 100g.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Ricotta?
Ricotta is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Ricotta gluten free?
Yes, Ricotta is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Ricotta?
100g of Ricotta contains 148 kcal, 9.6g protein, 6g carbohydrates, 9.46g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Ricotta vegetarian?
Yes, Ricotta is vegetarian but not vegan.
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