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Cheese (ricotta, whole milk) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density5 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 20% · 7.5 g
Carbs 19% · 7.3 g
Fat 61% · 10.2 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 7.3 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese (ricotta, whole milk) · per 100 g
Calories150
Total Fat 10.2 g13% DV
Saturated Fat 6.4 g32% DV
Cholesterol 49 mg16% DV
Sodium 110 mg5% DV
Total Carbs 7.3 g3% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 7.5 g15% DV
Vitamin D 0.2 µg · Calcium 206 mg · Iron 0.1 mg · Potassium 219 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 150 |
| 0.5 cup | 124 g | 186 |
| 1 cup | 246 g | 369 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (ricotta, whole milk)?
Cheese (ricotta, whole milk) has 150 calories per 100 grams, which is about 186 calories per 0.5 cup.
How much protein is in Cheese (ricotta, whole milk)?
Cheese (ricotta, whole milk) has 7.5 g of protein per 100 grams — 5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (ricotta, whole milk) keto-friendly?
Cheese (ricotta, whole milk) has 7.3 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese (ricotta, whole milk) vegan?
Cheese (ricotta, whole milk) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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