Ricotta: calories and nutrition facts
Ricotta has 0 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Tablespoon (30 g), has 0 kcal.
- Calories
- 0 kcal
- Protein
- 8.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 4.1 g
- Fat
- 10.7 g
Per 100 g
Ricotta: how many calories?
Ricotta has 0 kcal per 100 g, with 8.1 g protein, 4.1 g carbs and 10.7 g fat. A 30 g serving (1 Tablespoon) has 0 kcal. That is less than the average for Dairy (210 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein22%
- Carbohydrates11%
- Fat66%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 0 kcal
- Protein
- 2.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.2 g
- Fat
- 3.2 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Fat | 10.7 g | 3.2 g |
| of which saturated fat | 7.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g | 1.2 g |
| of which sugars | 3.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 25 mg |
| Water | 71.7 g | 21.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 94 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 32 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(0 kcal) | 0% |
| Fat(10.7 g) | 15% |
| of which saturated fat(7.4 g) | 37% |
| Carbohydrates(4.1 g) | 2% |
| of which sugars(3.7 g) | 4% |
| Protein(8.1 g) | 16% |
| Salt(0.21 g) | 3% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Low energy (40 kcal or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Ricotta: frequently asked questions
Ricotta: how many calories per serving?
A 30 g serving (1 Tablespoon) has 0 kcal.
Ricotta: how much protein?
Ricotta contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g, 16% of the 50 g reference intake.
Ricotta: how much fibre?
Ricotta provides 0 g of fibre per 100 g, 0% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
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