Ricotta — Calories and Macros
Whey-based fresh cheese. Used in lasagna and cheesecake.
per 1/2 cup (~124g)
9% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
14g
Carbs
6g
Fat
12g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
6g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
145
Protein
11.3g
Carbs
4.8g
Fat
9.7g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
4.8g
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Common questions
How many calories are in ricotta?
1/2 cup (~124g) of ricotta has 180 calories, with 14g protein, 6g carbs, and 12g fat.
How much protein is in ricotta?
Ricotta has 14g of protein per 1/2 cup (~124g). That is about 8g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is ricotta good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Ricotta is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is ricotta healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, ricotta is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.