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Ricotta
Ricotta is a culinary and nutritional food item. Per 100 g, it provides an energy density of 193 kcal (807.51 kJ) and features a low glycemic index of 50, promoting a gradual and stable postprandial blood glucose response. Its quantitative macronutrient profile per 100 g comprises 11.32 g of protein, 4.09 g of total carbohydrates (including 0.27 g of sugars), 10.44 g of total lipids, and 0.3 g of dietary fiber, alongside a water content of 72.15 g. The lipid fraction includes 6.38 g of saturated fatty acids, 2.97 g of monounsaturated fatty acids, and 0.42 g of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
With respect to micronutrients, minerals, and vitamins, Ricotta contributes measured bioavailable compounds per 100 g. Notable quantified micronutrients include calcium (207 mg), magnesium (11 mg), potassium (105 mg), phosphorus (189 mg), iron (0.2 mg), zinc (0.64 mg), selenium (14.5 µg), sodium (124 mg), and folate (vitamin B9) (11 µg). Additionally, sodium chloride equivalent stands at 0.31 g per 100 g, with cholesterol measured at 51 mg. Collectively, these nutrients support essential physiological pathways including cellular energy metabolism, electrolyte homeostasis, neuromuscular signaling, enzymatic synthesis, and immune defense.
From a clinical nutrition and meal-planning standpoint, Ricotta aligns well with dietary frameworks such as Vegetarian Diet, High-Protein Diet, Muscle Gain Diet, Stomach-Friendly & Bland Diet, and Osteoporosis Diet. Ricotta is an Italian whey-derived fresh cheese rich in leucine-dense whey proteins and bioavailable calcium, facilitating rapid post-exercise muscle recovery and digestive comfort. It is classified as safe for consumption during pregnancy under standard food hygiene practices. In culinary practice, it features in recipes such as Coddled Egg with Beans and Toast, Spinach Ricotta, and Low Carb Ricotta with Blueberries, offering versatile ways to build nutrient-dense meals.
Base: 100g
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Low-carb
Healthy
Specification & Key Parameters
IŻŻ • EFSA
9 parameter
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories / 100g
|
193 kcal (808 kJ) |
Protein / 100g
|
11,3 g |
|
Fat / 100g
|
10,4 g |
Carbs / 100g
|
4,1 g |
|
Fiber / 100g
|
0,0 g |
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
IG 30 |
|
Glycemic Load (GL)
|
GL 2.5 |
Cena / 100g (Walmart)
|
$0.28 |
|
Woda / 100g
|
72,2 g |
Prices calculated for
Walmart
$0.28
/ 100g
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Ricotta (100 g)
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Kcal
193 kcal
Protein
44%
11.3 g
Fat
40%
10.4 g
Carbohydrates
16%
4.1 g
fiber: 0 g
IG: 30
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Auchan
0,26 USD
/ 100 g
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0,26 USD
100 kcal
0,17 USD
20 g protein
0,46 USD
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Auchan
Cheapest
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0,26 USD | 0,26 USD | 0,65 USD | 1,30 USD | 2,60 USD | |
Netto
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0,26 USD | 0,26 USD | 0,65 USD | 1,30 USD | 2,60 USD | |
Aldi
+4%
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0,27 USD | 0,27 USD | 0,68 USD | 1,35 USD | 2,70 USD | |
Lidl
+4%
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0,27 USD | 0,27 USD | 0,68 USD | 1,35 USD | 2,70 USD | |
Dino
+4%
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0,27 USD | 0,27 USD | 0,68 USD | 1,35 USD | 2,70 USD | |
Kaufland
+4%
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0,27 USD | 0,27 USD | 0,68 USD | 1,35 USD | 2,70 USD | |
Biedronka
+4%
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0,27 USD | 0,27 USD | 0,68 USD | 1,35 USD | 2,70 USD | |
Rewe
+4%
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0,27 USD | 0,27 USD | 0,68 USD | 1,35 USD | 2,70 USD | |
Carrefour
+8%
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0,28 USD | 0,28 USD | 0,70 USD | 1,40 USD | 2,80 USD | |
Żabka
+23%
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0,32 USD | 0,32 USD | 0,80 USD | 1,60 USD | 3,20 USD |
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Nutritional Profile & Bioactivity
Nutrients
Precise micro- and macronutrient analysis with daily reference intake (RDA) coverage (100 g)
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Macronutrient Distribution
100 g
156
kcal
Protein
11.3g (29% kcal)
Fat
10.4g (61% kcal)
Carbs
4.1g (10% kcal)
Protein
11.3g
Fat
10.4g
Carbs
4.1g
Bio-Analysis
Food Product
Ricotta
156 kcal
B: 11.3g
T: 10.4g
W: 4.1g
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Explore all 29 nutrients organized by category and RDA coverage.
Nutrient
Ash
1
g
Nutrient
26% RDA
Calcium
207
mg
Nutrient
2% RDA
Carbohydrate
4.09
g
Nutrient
Cholesterol
51
mg
Nutrient
15% RDA
Fat
10.44
g
Nutrient
Fatty monounsaturated
2.97
g
Nutrient
Fatty polyunsaturated
0.42
g
Nutrient
Fatty saturated
6.38
g
Nutrient
1% RDA
Fiber
0.3
g
Nutrient
1% RDA
Iron
0.2
mg
Nutrient
Lactose
0.27
g
Nutrient
3% RDA
Magnesium
11
mg
Nutrient
Omega 3
0.04
g
Nutrient
Omega 6
0.21
g
Nutrient
27% RDA
Phosphorus
189
mg
Nutrient
5% RDA
Potassium
105
mg
Nutrient
23% RDA
Protein
11.32
g
Nutrient
Protein Animal
11.32
g
Nutrient
Salt
0.31
g
Nutrient
26% RDA
Selenium
14.5
µg
Nutrient
6% RDA
Sodium
124
mg
Nutrient
1% RDA
Sugar
0.27
g
Nutrient
15% RDA
Vitamin A
120
µg
Nutrient
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03
mg
Nutrient
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
0.24
µg
Nutrient
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.19
mg
Nutrient
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
11
µg
Nutrient
Water
72.15
g
Nutrient
6% RDA
Zinc
0.64
mg
| Name | Category | Amount | % RDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | - | 1 g | - |
| Calcium | - | 207 mg | 26% |
| Carbohydrate | - | 4.09 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | - | 51 mg | - |
| Fat | - | 10.44 g | 15% |
| Fatty monounsaturated | - | 2.97 g | - |
| Fatty polyunsaturated | - | 0.42 g | - |
| Fatty saturated | - | 6.38 g | - |
| Fiber | - | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Iron | - | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Lactose | - | 0.27 g | - |
| Magnesium | - | 11 mg | 3% |
| Omega 3 | - | 0.04 g | - |
| Omega 6 | - | 0.21 g | - |
| Phosphorus | - | 189 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | - | 105 mg | 5% |
| Protein | - | 11.32 g | 23% |
| Protein Animal | - | 11.32 g | - |
| Salt | - | 0.31 g | - |
| Selenium | - | 14.5 µg | 26% |
| Sodium | - | 124 mg | 6% |
| Sugar | - | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | - | 120 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | - | 0.03 mg | - |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | - | 0.24 µg | - |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | - | 0.19 mg | - |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | - | 11 µg | - |
| Water | - | 72.15 g | - |
| Zinc | - | 0.64 mg | 6% |
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Biochemical model of blood glucose dynamics (0-180 min) accounting for fat, protein, and fiber buffering.
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Glucose Curve
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Glycemic Load (GL): Low (1.1)
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Clinical Insight (Glycemic Model)
Low glycemic load (GL 1.1) promotes stable blood glucose with a gentle peak around 92 mg/dL and minimal insulin surge.
Glycemic Load (GL)
Low
1.1
GL pts
Glycemic Load (GL) combines both the Glycemic Index (GI) and the actual amount of digestible carbohydrates in a serving.
Clinical thresholds: Low ≤ 10 pts • Moderate 11–19 pts • High ≥ 20 pts
Index (GI)
30
Glucose peak
92
mg/dL
P+F+Fiber buffer
1.5
🛡️ Glycemic buffering in this meal
Protein (11.3 g), fat (10.4 g), and dietary fiber (0.3 g) slow gastric emptying and attenuate the postprandial glucose peak.
Net carbohydrates (digestible)
3.8 g
Simple sugars: 0.3 g
Slowing fiber: 0.3 g
