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Nutritional Profile of Ricotta (Cheese) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 51 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Ricotta (Cheese).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 15 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for one additional nutrient:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Ricotta (Cheese)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Ricotta (Cheese)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Ricotta (Cheese)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Ricotta (Cheese)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Ricotta (Cheese)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Ricotta (Cheese)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Ricotta (Cheese)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 6 g | 1.7 g | 188 | 1930 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 290 mg | 82.2 mg | 354 | 1647 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 2.4 g | 691.7 mg | 211 | 1460 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 324 mg | 91.9 mg | 240 | 2191 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 6 g | 1.7 g | 118 | 710 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 9.5 g | 2.7 g | 178 | 805 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 95 | 222 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 228 mg | 64.6 mg | 115 | 309 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 132 mg | 37.4 mg | 100 | 227 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 99 mg | 28.1 mg | 106 | 305 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 232 mg | 65.8 mg | 125 | 479 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 979 mg | 277.5 mg | 107 | 278 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.9 g | 822.1 mg | 142 | 783 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 943 mg | 267.3 mg | 153 | 757 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 17 | 210 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.2 g | 623.7 mg | 209 | 1471 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 247 mg | 70 mg | 123 | 736 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 73 | 464 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 23 | 193 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 15 | 335 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 100 | 286 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 283 mg | 80.2 mg | 232 | 2111 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 182 | 900 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 9.6 g | 2.7 g | 157 | 664 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 72 | 447 |
| Folate, food | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 65 | 281 |
| Folate, total | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 70 | 386 |
| Niacin | 123 µg | 34.9 µg | 217 | 2406 |
| Riboflavin | 256 µg | 72.6 µg | 169 | 555 |
| Thiamin | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 115 | 852 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0.2 µg | 107 | 674 |
| Vitamin B6 | 60 µg | 17 µg | 154 | 921 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 170 µg | 48.2 µg | 169 | 626 |
| beta-Carotene | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 121 | 1156 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 117 | 919 |
| Retinol | 116 µg | 32.9 µg | 129 | 363 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 117 µg | 33.2 µg | 130 | 593 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 46 | 161 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 248 mg | 70.3 mg | 94 | 300 |
| Copper, Cu | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 120 | 832 |
| Iron, Fe | 270 µg | 76.5 µg | 140 | 902 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 55 | 343 |
| Phosphorus, P | 172 mg | 48.8 mg | 140 | 492 |
| Potassium, K | 178 mg | 50.5 mg | 113 | 720 |
| Selenium, Se | 11.1 µg | 3.1 µg | 158 | 580 |
| Sodium, Na | 102 mg | 28.9 mg | 258 | 1047 |
| Zinc, Zn | 950 µg | 269.3 µg | 143 | 818 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 140 | 341 |
| Choline | 16.9 mg | 4.8 mg | 158 | 987 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 73.7 g | 20.9 g | 176 | 923 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 148 kcal | 42 kcal | 169 | 540 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Ricotta (Cheese)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 246.0 g | 8.7 oz |
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| Ricotta | No of Nutrients |
(Cheese, Part Skim Milk) | 71 |
(Cheese, Whole Milk) | 122 |
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