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How Many Calories in Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 49 kcal | 3.2g |
| 100g | 174 kcal | 11.3g |
| 0.5 cup | 216 kcal | 14.0g |
A cheese, ricotta, whole milk contains 174 calories per 100g. A typical 0.5 cup (124g) provides about 216 calories. Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (124g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | 216 kcal |
| Protein | 11.3g | 14.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.0g | 3.7g |
| of which Sugars | 0.3g | 0.4g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 16.1g |
| of which Saturates | 8.3g | 10.3g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 84.0mg | 104mg |
| Potassium | 105.0mg | 130mg |
| Calcium | 207.0mg | 257mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 120.0µg | 149µg |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 18µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (23% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (17% DV)
- Low in sodium (4% DV)
- A good source of calcium (16% DV)
- A good source of vitamin A (13% DV)
- High in selenium (26% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in saturated fat (42% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 9% DV
- Protein: 23% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 17% DV
- Saturated fat: 42% DV
- Sodium: 4% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 16% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 13% DV
- Selenium: 26% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Does cheese, ricotta, whole milk fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk contains 3.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cheese, ricotta, whole milk per 100g?
Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk contains 174 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cheese, ricotta, whole milk high in calories?
A 0.5 cup of cheese, ricotta, whole milk (124g) has around 216 calories — roughly 11% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cheese, ricotta, whole milk good for weight loss?
Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk is fairly calorie-dense at 174 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 0.5 cup provides about 216 calories.
How much protein is in cheese, ricotta, whole milk?
Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk contains 11.3g of protein per 100g.
Is cheese, ricotta, whole milk a good source of fibre?
Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cheese, ricotta, whole milk compare to cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby?
Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk has 174 calories per 100g, close to cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby at 173 — 1 calories more per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is cheese, ricotta, whole milk keto-friendly?
Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk contains 3.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of cheese, ricotta, whole milk for 20g of protein?
With 11.3g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 177g of cheese, ricotta, whole milk to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to cheese, ricotta, whole milk by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk (this page) | 174 kcal | 11.3g | 3.0g | 13.0g |
| Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby | 173 kcal | 24.4g | 1.9g | 7.0g |
| Cheese Spread, American or Cheddar Cheese Base, Reduced Fat | 176 kcal | 13.4g | 10.7g | 8.9g |
| Egg, Turkey, Whole, Fresh, Raw | 171 kcal | 13.7g | 1.1g | 11.9g |
| Sour Dressing, Non-butterfat, Cultured, Filled Cream-type | 178 kcal | 3.2g | 4.7g | 16.6g |
| Cheese, Swiss, Low Fat | 179 kcal | 28.4g | 3.4g | 5.1g |
| Cheese, Pasteurized Process, American, Low Fat | 180 kcal | 24.6g | 3.5g | 7.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.