Ricotta Cheese -
high in essential nutrients
1. Ricotta Cheese Facts
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3. Types of Ricotta Cheese
4. Ricotta Cheese Nutritional Value
5. Ricotta Cheese Health Benefits
Ricotta Cheese Facts
History and Origin
Types of Ricotta Cheese
Types of Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta Cheese Nutritional Value
Ricotta Cheese ( Nutritional value )
Value per 100 g
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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174
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Protein
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g
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11.26
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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12.98
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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3.04
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.0
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Total Sugars
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g
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0.27
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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207
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.38
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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11
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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158
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Potassium, K
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mg
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105
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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84
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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1.16
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.021
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.006
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Selenium, Se
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µg
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14.5
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.013
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.195
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.104
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.213
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.043
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Folate (B-9)
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µg
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12
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Choline, total
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mg
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17.5
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Vitamin (B-12)
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µg
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0.34
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Vitamin A, RAE
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µg
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120
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Retinol
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µg
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117
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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445
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.11
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
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µg
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0.2
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Vitamin D
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IU
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10
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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µg
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1.1
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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µg
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33
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
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µg
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0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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µg
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0
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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8.295
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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3.627
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.385
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Trans Fatty Acids
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g
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Cholesterol
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mg
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51
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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Ricotta Cheese Nutritional Value
Ricotta Cheese Health Benefits
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References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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