Cheese, ricotta, whole 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 | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 23% | |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 MG | 9% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 17.5 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.9 UG | 35% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 120 UG | 13% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.1 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 206 MG | 16% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 154 MG | 12% | |
| Potassium, K | 219 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 110 MG | 5% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | 5% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 5.9 UG | 11% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Riboflavin (23% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-12 (35% DV).
About Cheese, ricotta, whole milk
Whole-milk ricotta is wet, soft, and lightly sweet, made from reheating the whey left over from other cheesemaking. Protein is moderate and fat is present but not extreme for a dairy product, while the carbohydrate level is noticeably higher than most cheeses due to residual lactose. It works in lasagna, cannoli, and stuffed pastas, and it can be eaten simply with honey.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Cheese, ricotta, whole milk include Vitamin B-12 (35% DV) , and Riboflavin (23% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 150 calories per 100 grams, Cheese, ricotta, whole milk gets 20% of its calories from protein, 19% from carbohydrates, and 61% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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