Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
Whole milk ricotta cheese offers a creamy texture with a notable protein content that supports muscle maintenance. It is a good source of calcium, essential for strong bones and teeth, and provides vitamin A which benefits vision health. The cheese contains moderate amounts of total and saturated fats, combining flavor with important nutrients. With balanced minerals like phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, this ricotta enriches a variety of dishes.
Macronutrient distribution
A Serving (120 g) of Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese contains 192 calories, 10.7 g of protein, 6.8 g of carbohydrates, and 13.7 g of fat.
- Protein
- 10.7 g22%
- Carbs
- 6.8 g14%
- Fat
- 13.7 g64%
of calories
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 192 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace34 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace49 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort25 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort18 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace24 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)18 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (120 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates6.8 / 313 g(2%)
- Total Sugars0.32 g
Fats
- Total Fat13.7 / 83 g(16%)
- Saturated Fat8.6 / 25 g(35%)
- Trans Fat0.41 g
- Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.49 g
- Cholesterol58.8 / 300 mg(20%)
- Omega-30.1 g
- Omega-60.3 g
- Omega-92.7 g
- Oleic Acid2.7 g
- Capric Acid0.32 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0.34 g
- Stearic Acid1.3 g
- Caprylic Acid0.14 g
- Linoleic Acid0.37 g
- Myristic Acid1.4 g
- Palmitic Acid4.2 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0.02 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.02 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.05 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0.01 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.01 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0.01 g
Protein
- Protein10.7 / 56 g(19%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine1.2 g
- Serine0.44 g
- Valine0.61 g
- Alanine0.49 g
- Cystine0.12 g
- Cysteine0.22 g
- Proline0.98 g
- Arginine0.5 g
- Histidine0.38 g
- Threonine0.55 g
- Isoleucine0.58 g
- Methionine0.28 g
- Tryptophan0.14 g
- Glutamic Acid2.2 g
- Aspartic Acid1 g
- Phenylalanine0.49 g
- Glycine0.26 g
- Leucine1.2 g
- Tyrosine0.5 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A148.8 / 900 ug(17%)
- Vitamin D6.1 / 15 ug(41%)
- Vitamin E0.19 / 15 mg(1%)
- Vitamin K1.1 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.1 / 1.3 mg(7%)
- Vitamin B120.79 / 2.4 ug(33%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.02 / 1.2 mg(2%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.32 / 1.3 mg(25%)
- Niacin (B3)0.17 / 16 mg(1%)
- Folate8 / 400 ug(2%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.54 / 5 mg(11%)
- Choline21 / 550 mg(4%)
Minerals
- Calcium254.4 / 1,000 mg(25%)
- Iron0.24 / 8 mg(3%)
- Magnesium20.4 / 420 mg(5%)
- Phosphorus189.6 / 700 mg(27%)
- Potassium222 / 3,400 mg(7%)
- Sodium120 / 2,300 mg(5%)
- Zinc0.9 / 11 mg(8%)
- Copper0.02 / 0.9 mg(2%)
- Manganese0.01 / 2.3 mg(0%)
- Selenium10.3 / 55 ug(19%)
Other
- Water87.4 / 3,700 g(2%)

