Nutrition facts · Eggs and dairy
Calories in Ricotta
Whole milk ricotta has 157 calories per 100 g and 203 calories in a 1/2 cup (129 g). Most of those calories come from fat, with 11 g of fat per 100 g, while protein (7.8 g) and carbs (6.9 g) make up the rest.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Fat 63% · Protein 20%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 157 kcal | 7.8 g | 6.9 g | 11 g |
| 1/2 cup | 129 g | 203 kcal | 10.1 g | 8.8 g | 14.2 g |
| 1 cup | 258 g | 405 kcal | 20.1 g | 17.7 g | 28.4 g |
| 1 serving (55 g) | 55 g | 86 kcal | 4.3 g | 3.8 g | 6.1 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 157 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| of which saturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 105 mg |
What changes the calories
- The type of milk matters: part-skim ricotta has less fat and fewer calories than whole milk ricotta.
- Ricotta packs loosely or firmly into a cup, so volume measures can vary noticeably from the actual weight.
- Draining excess whey makes ricotta denser, so a spoonful of drained ricotta weighs more and carries more calories.
- Sweetened or flavored ricotta and dishes like baked fillings add calories from sugar, eggs or other cheeses mixed in.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh ricotta on a kitchen scale instead of using cups or spoons, since it compresses easily.
- Check the label and log the matching version (whole milk or part-skim) rather than a generic entry.
- Log mix-ins such as honey, sugar, Parmesan or olive oil separately so they are not missed.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of ricotta?
One cup (258 g) of whole milk ricotta has 405 calories, with 20.1 g protein, 17.7 g carbs and 28.4 g fat.
Is ricotta high in protein?
Whole milk ricotta has 7.8 g of protein per 100 g, but it has more fat (11 g) than protein, so most of its calories come from fat.
Does ricotta have more calories than cottage cheese?
Yes. Whole milk ricotta has 157 calories per 100 g, compared with 98 calories per 100 g for cottage cheese.
How many calories are in a typical serving of ricotta?
A 55 g serving of whole milk ricotta has 86 calories, with 4.3 g protein, 3.8 g carbs and 6.1 g fat.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk, FDC ID 746766); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
