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Ricotta (part-skim)

A whey cheese — made from what's left over after making other cheese.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g138 kcal 11.4 g5.1 g 0.0 g7.9 g
Per 100 kcal— 8.3 g3.7 g 0.0 g5.7 g
Half cup · 124 g171 kcal14.1 g6.4 g0.0 g9.8 g

Where the calories come from

protein 33%carbs 15%fat 52%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.3 g
Saturated fat4.9 g
Sodium99 mg · 4% DV
Potassium125 mg · 3% DV
Calcium272 mg · 21% DV
Iron0 mg · 2% DV
Magnesium15 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)107 mcg · 12% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.1 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)13 mcg · 3% DV
Choline16.3 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin B60.02 mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus183 mg · 15% DV
Copper0.03 mg · 3% DV
Potassium : sodium1.3 : 1
Protein14 g · 28% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium155 mg · 3% DVCalcium337 mg · 26% DVIron0.5 mg · 3% DVMagnesium19 mg · 4% DVSodium123 mg · 5% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 171248 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

263 gfor 30 g protein
363 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsRicotta
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliRicotta
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastRicotta

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gRicotta8.3 g#39 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Ricotta0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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