🧀 Protein in Ricotta
Ricotta has 11 g of protein per 100 g, along with 174 kcal, 3 g carbs and 13 g fat. That means 25% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the dairy group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
11 g
Calories
174
Carbs
3 g
Fats
13 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 52 | 3.3 g | 0.9 g | 3.9 g |
| 50 g | 87 | 5.5 g | 1.5 g | 6.5 g |
| 100 g | 174 | 11 g | 3 g | 13 g |
| 150 g | 261 | 16.5 g | 4.5 g | 19.5 g |
| 200 g | 348 | 22 g | 6 g | 26 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Cheese Quesadilla — 12 g per 100 g
- Edamame — 12 g per 100 g
- Low-fat Cottage Cheese — 12 g per 100 g
- Quark — 12 g per 100 g
- Sourdough Bread — 12 g per 100 g
Similar dairy foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in ricotta?
- Ricotta contains 11 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 174 kcal, 3 g carbs and 13 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of ricotta?
- A 200 g portion of ricotta gives about 22 g protein and 348 calories.
- Is ricotta a good protein source?
- It contributes protein, but only about 25% of its calories come from protein, so treat it as a supporting food rather than your main protein anchor.
- How many calories are in 30 g of ricotta?
- 30 g of ricotta has roughly 52 calories, 3.3 g protein, 0.9 g carbs and 3.9 g fat.