Ricotta
Moderate nutritional value
Whole-milk ricotta, a soft Italian fresh cheese, values as sold.
Ricotta is a soft, moist Italian fresh cheese, traditionally made by reheating whey and now often from whole milk, used in lasagna, stuffed pasta, cannoli and cheesecake or eaten with fruit and honey. A 60 g serving, about a quarter cup, has about 90 kcal, 4.5 g of protein and 6 g of fat, 4 g of it saturated, with about 125 mg of calcium, and it is high in vitamin B12. It is much less salty than most cheeses, with about 65 mg of sodium per serving.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.5g | 13.4% |
| Fat | 10.2g | 14.6% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 2.4% |
| Simple Sugars | 2.55g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 4.75g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 74g | 2.9% |
| Calories | 150 | 6.7% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 6.42 | g | 32.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 2.66 | g | 10.6% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.45 | g | 3.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.135 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 4 | mg | 0.4% |
| DHA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 | 0.315 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.33 | g | 16.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.11 | mg |
| Selenium | 5.9 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 120 | mcg | 13.3% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.013 | mg | 1.1% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.298 | mg | 22.9% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.14 | mg | 0.9% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.097 | mg | 5.7% |
| vitamin B9 | 4 | mcg | 1.0% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.85 | mcg | 35.4% |
| vitamin D | 0.2 (8 IU) | mcg | 1.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.11 | mg | 0.7% |
| vitamin K | 1.1 | mcg | 0.9% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 206 | mg | 20.6% |
| iron | 0.13 | mg | 0.7% |
| magnesium | 20 | mg | 5.0% |
| phosphorus | 154 | mg | 22.0% |
| potassium | 219 | mg | 8.4% |
| sodium | 110 | mg | 4.8% |
| zinc | 0.53 | mg | 4.8% |
| copper | 0.018 | mg | 2.0% |
| manganese | 0.011 | mg | 0.5% |
| selenium | 5.9 | mcg | 10.7% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 227 | mg | 32.4% | 180% |
| Isoleucine | 390 | mg | 27.9% | 165% |
| Leucine | 716 | mg | 26.2% | 149% |
| Lysine | 632 | mg | 30.1% | 167% |
| Methionine | 244 | mg | 23.2% | 134% |
| Phenylalanine | 771 | mg | 44.1% | 238% |
| Threonine | 321 | mg | 30.6% | 163% |
| Tryptophan | 96 | mg | 34.3% | 184% |
| Valine | 493 | mg | 27.1% | 156% |
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