Calories in 1/2 Cup of Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup of ricotta cheese (123 g) has 182 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 12 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 7.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 26% protein, 58% fat and 16% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese has 91 and 3/4 cup of ricotta cheese has 273 calories. Burning 182 calories takes about 33 minutes of brisk walking or 15 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 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese?
1/2 cup of ricotta cheese weighs about 123 g and has 182 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese?
1/2 cup of ricotta cheese has 12 g of protein, which is 24% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese?
1/2 cup of ricotta cheese has 7.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0.4 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.