Calories in 12 Oz of Ricotta Cheese
12 oz of ricotta cheese (340 g) has 503 calories. That is 25% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 33 g of protein, 32 g of fat and 20 g of carbohydrates, a split of 26% protein, 58% fat and 16% carbs. For comparison, 8 oz of ricotta cheese has 336 calories. Burning 503 calories takes about 90 minutes of brisk walking or 41 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Ricotta Cheese: common questions
How many calories are in 12 oz of ricotta cheese?
12 oz of ricotta cheese weighs about 340 g and has 503 calories.
How much protein is in 12 oz of ricotta cheese?
12 oz of ricotta cheese has 33 g of protein, which is 65% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 12 oz of ricotta cheese?
12 oz of ricotta cheese has 20 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars.
How much ricotta cheese is 100 calories?
100 calories of ricotta cheese is 68 g, about 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705750. Original description: Cheese, Ricotta. Portion weights are USDA household measures.