Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta cheese offers a moderate caloric intake and is a rich source of high-quality protein, supporting muscle maintenance. It provides significant amounts of calcium and phosphorus, both essential for bone health. This cheese is also a good source of vitamins A and D, important for vision and immune function. With a balanced fat content including saturated fats, it delivers a creamy and satisfying flavor.
Macro Impact
A Serving (124 g) of Ricotta Cheese contains 216 calories, 14 g of protein, 3.8 g of carbohydrates, and 16.1 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 216 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace38 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace55 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort28 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort21 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace27 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)20 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 (124 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates3.8 / 313 g(1%)
- Dietary Fiber0 / 38 g(0%)
- Soluble Fiber0 g
- Insoluble Fiber0 g
- Total Sugars0.33 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat16.1 / 83 g(19%)
- Saturated Fat10.3 / 25 g(41%)
- Trans Fat0.43 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.48 g
- Cholesterol63.2 / 300 mg(21%)
- Omega-30.14 g
- Omega-60.27 g
- Omega-92.8 g
- Oleic Acid2.8 g
- Capric Acid0.28 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0.2 g
- Stearic Acid1.6 g
- Caprylic Acid0.15 g
- Linoleic Acid0.32 g
- Myristic Acid1.7 g
- Palmitic Acid5 g
- Linolenic Acid0.05 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.02 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.05 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein14 / 56 g(25%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine1.7 g
- Serine0.71 g
- Valine0.86 g
- Alanine0.62 g
- Cystine0.12 g
- Cysteine0 g
- Proline1.3 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.78 g
- Histidine0.57 g
- Threonine0.64 g
- Isoleucine0.73 g
- Methionine0.35 g
- Tryptophan0.16 g
- Glutamic Acid3 g
- Aspartic Acid1.2 g
- Phenylalanine0.69 g
- Glycine0.37 g
- Leucine1.5 g
- Tyrosine0.73 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A157.5 / 900 ug(17%)
- Vitamin C0 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D12.4 / 15 ug(83%)
- Vitamin E0.14 / 15 mg(1%)
- Vitamin K1.4 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.05 / 1.3 mg(4%)
- Vitamin B120.42 / 2.4 ug(18%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.02 / 1.2 mg(1%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.24 / 1.3 mg(19%)
- Niacin (B3)0.13 / 16 mg(1%)
- Folate14.9 / 400 ug(4%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.26 / 5 mg(5%)
- Biotin0 / 30 ug(0%)
- Choline0 / 550 mg(0%)
Minerals
- Calcium256.7 / 1,000 mg(26%)
- Iron0.47 / 8 mg(6%)
- Magnesium13.6 / 420 mg(3%)
- Phosphorus195.9 / 700 mg(28%)
- Potassium130.2 / 3,400 mg(4%)
- Sodium104.2 / 2,300 mg(5%)
- Zinc1.4 / 11 mg(13%)
- Copper0.03 / 0.9 mg(3%)
- Manganese0.01 / 2.3 mg(0%)
- Selenium18 / 55 ug(33%)
- Iodine23.6 / 150 ug(16%)
- Chromium0 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0 / 45 ug(0%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water88.9 / 3,700 g(2%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g
Sources
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