🧀 Ricotta has 174 calories per 100 g — 108 in 1/4 cup
Dairy & Eggs · Serving: 1/4 cup (62 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (1/4 cup)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (62 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | 108 kcal | 8.7% |
| Protein | 11 g | 6.8 g | 22% |
| Carbs | 3 g | 1.9 g | 1.1% |
| Fat | 13 g | 8.1 g | 16.7% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.6% |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 52.1 mg | 3.7% |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 65.1 mg | 2.2% |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 128.3 mg | 15.9% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.2 mg | 2.2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Ricotta healthy?
With 174 calories and 11g protein per 100 g, Ricotta sits in the mid-range range for everyday foods. As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 174 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1/4 cup contributes 108 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 11g protein per 100 g (6.8g per serving) — a modest protein source; pair it with a higher-protein food if protein is your priority.
- Lower-carb eating: 3g carbs per 100 g — relatively low in carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Ricotta (174 kcal / 100 g): Scrambled Eggs has 180 kcal per 100 g. Strawberry Ice Cream has 192 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricotta?
Ricotta has 174 calories per 100 g, and 108 calories in 1/4 cup (62 g).
How much protein is in Ricotta?
11g protein per 100 g, or 6.8g per serving.
How much sugar is in Ricotta?
0.3g sugar per 100 g, or 0.2g per serving.
What is a serving of Ricotta?
On this page, a serving is 1/4 cup (62 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.