Calories in 500g of Ricotta Cheese
500g of ricotta cheese (500 g) has 740 calories. That is 37% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 48 g of protein, 47 g of fat and 30 g of carbohydrates, a split of 26% protein, 58% fat and 16% carbs. For comparison, 300g of ricotta cheese has 444 calories. Burning 740 calories takes about 132 minutes of brisk walking or 60 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 500g of ricotta cheese?
500g of ricotta cheese weighs about 500 g and has 740 calories.
How much protein is in 500g of ricotta cheese?
500g of ricotta cheese has 48 g of protein, which is 96% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 500g of ricotta cheese?
500g of ricotta cheese has 30 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 1.5 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.