Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Folate, total | 13 UG | 3% | |
| Choline, total | 16.3 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 12% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 107 UG | 12% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.7 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 272 MG | 21% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 183 MG | 15% | |
| Potassium, K | 125 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 99 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 MG | 12% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 16.7 UG | 30% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 11.4g per 100g.
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (21% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (30% DV).
About Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk
Part-skim ricotta has a loose, creamy curd structure and a gentle, milky sweetness that works equally well in savory fillings and desserts. Protein is notably high for such a mild cheese, while fat runs moderate. It is one of the few cheeses that is actively helpful in high-protein cooking because it blends smoothly into sauces, stuffings, and baked dishes without becoming greasy.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk include Selenium, Se (30% DV) , and Calcium, Ca (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 138 calories per 100 grams, Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk gets 33% of its calories from protein, 15% from carbohydrates, and 52% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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