FitCiNutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 portion |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 173 kcal | 104 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 6.6 g |
| Carbs | 3 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 7.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 67 mg |
Where it stands in its category
Ricotta Cheese ranks #40 of 55 in the Dairy category by calories per 100 g (lowest to highest); the category average is 136 kcal per 100 g, so it is 27% above average. 25% of its calories come from protein; a moderate protein source.
Burning the 104 kcal in one 1 portion (60 g) takes about 23 minutes of brisk walking (~4.5 kcal/min at 70 kg) or 10 minutes of running (~10 kcal/min).
Where the calories come from
Protein %25Carbs %7Fat %68
Share of a daily budget
One serving of Ricotta Cheese is 5% of a 2,000 kcal reference day. Find your own number with the calorie calculator.
What to eat instead
- Lower-calorie options in the same category: Light Cream Cheese (160 kcal/100 g), Light Labneh (138 kcal/100 g), Cokelek Cheese (125 kcal/100 g)
- More protein for similar calories: Cokelek Cheese (17 g/100 g), Light Strained Cheese (15 g/100 g), Dry Curd Cheese (13 g/100 g)
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