Ricotta
Ricotta is a soft Italian whey cheese with 174 calories per 100g and calcium. Use it in lasagna, stuffed pasta, and desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 kcal diet
Calories
174 kcal
9% DV
Total Fat
13.0g
20% DV
Saturated Fat8.3g
Monounsaturated Fat3.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4g
Total Carbohydrate
3.0g
1% DV
Sugars0.3g
Protein
11.3g
23% DV
Animal Protein11.3g
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | DV% | Half-life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline | 27.0mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 120.0mcg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.0mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3mcg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B9 | 12.0mcg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5mcg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1mcg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | DV% | Half-life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 207.0mg | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.0mcg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 11.0mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 158.0mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 105.0mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 14.5mcg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 84.0mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 11% |
Recipes with Ricotta (2)
Fusilli with Beef Ragù, Ricotta, Parmesan, and Black Pepper
690 kcal
Tortelli of Butternut Squash and Ricotta with Pickled Red Onion, Leafy Greens, Butter Emulsion, and Fried Onion
320 kcal