Ricotta Cheese Calories and Nutrition Facts
Ricotta Cheese has 157 calories per 100 g, with 7.8 g protein, 6.9 g carbs and 11 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cheese, ricotta, whole milk (FDC ID: 746766).
One standard serving of ricotta cheese (0.2 cup (65 g)) contains 101 calories, 5g protein, 4.5g total carbs (4.5g net carbs), and 7.1g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 157 calories.
Energy density
1.57 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
5 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
6.9 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
64 g
≈ 2.3 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 4.5g
- Sodium
- 68mg
Ricotta Cheese Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 cup (65 g) | 64.6 g | 101 kcal | 4.5 g | 4.5 g | 5 g | 7.1 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 157 kcal | 6.9 g | 6.9 g | 7.8 g | 11 g |
| 0.5 cup (129 g) | 129 g | 203 kcal | 8.9 g | 8.9 g | 10.1 g | 14.2 g |
| 1 cup (258 g) | 258 g | 405 kcal | 17.8 g | 17.8 g | 20.1 g | 28.4 g |
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cheese, ricotta, whole milk per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 0.2 cup (65 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 0.2 cup (65 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 101 kcal | — |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 5 g | 16% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 4.5 g | 3% |
| Fat | 11 g | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 4.5 g | 35% |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 68 mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Ricotta Cheese calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.57 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 45 kcal | 2.2 g | 2 g | 3.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 157 kcal | 7.8 g | 6.9 g | 11 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 178 kcal | 8.8 g | 7.8 g | 12.5 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 356 kcal | 17.7 g | 15.6 g | 24.9 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 712 kcal | 35.4 g | 31.3 g | 49.9 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 746766.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How ricotta cheese compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, ricotta cheese ranks 17th lowest in calories and 30th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 35% below it. The lightest option in the category is milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (fat free or skim) at 34 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is egg, white, dried at 79.9 g per 100 g.
| Dairy & Eggs (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥚 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole | 148 kcal | 12.4 g | 1.48 |
| 🥚 Egg, whole, raw, frozen, pasteurized | 150 kcal | 12.3 g | 1.5 |
| 🧀 Cheese, ricotta, whole milk (this page) | 157 kcal | 7.8 g | 1.57 |
| 🍽️ Cream, sour, full fat | 196 kcal | 3.1 g | 1.96 |
| 🧀 Cheese, feta, whole milk, crumbled | 273 kcal | 19.7 g | 2.73 |
Portion planning with ricotta cheese
- 100 calories comes to about 64 g (2.3 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 256 g, bringing 402 kcal with it — that is 5 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 17% carbs, 20% protein, 63% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Good source of protein — 7.8 g per 100 g (≥ 10% DV)
- Low sodium — 105 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
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Ricotta Cheese FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 0.2 cup (65 g) of ricotta cheese?
One serving of 0.2 cup (65 g) provides 101 calories, 4.5 g total carbs, 5 g protein, and 7.1 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 0.5 cup (129 g) of ricotta cheese?
0.5 cup (129 g) of ricotta cheese provides 203 calories, 10.1 g protein, 8.9 g total carbs, and 14.2 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 cup (258 g) of ricotta cheese?
1 cup (258 g) of ricotta cheese provides 405 calories, 20.1 g protein, 17.8 g total carbs, and 28.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of ricotta cheese?
Ricotta Cheese contains 157 calories per 100 g, with 7.8 g protein, 6.9 g carbohydrate, and 11 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for ricotta cheese?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cheese, ricotta, whole milk" is FDC ID: 746766. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of ricotta cheese?
By calories, ricotta cheese is approximately 17% carbohydrates, 20% protein, and 63% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of ricotta cheese?
One ounce (28 g) of ricotta cheese has 45 calories, with 2.2 g protein, 2 g carbs and 3.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 178 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 712 calories.
How much ricotta cheese is 100 calories?
About 64 g of ricotta cheese supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.57 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much ricotta cheese do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 256 g of ricotta cheese, which also brings 402 calories with it. That works out to 5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is ricotta cheese high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Ricotta Cheese sits 35% below the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 17th lowest of 40 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.