Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Niacin.
The food contains 11.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 26, for Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 63% | |
Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 550 IU | 11% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.15 mg | 10% | ||
Niacin | 4.8 mg | 24% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 6% | ||
Folate | 28 mcg | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 370 mg | 37% | ||
Iron | 0.18 mg | 1% | ||
Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% | ||
Potassium | 371 mg | 10.6% | ||
Sodium | 427 mg | 17.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 3.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 11.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.4 g | 16.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.6 g | 24% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6 g 24%
Saturated Fat 9.4 g 47%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 54 mg 18%
Sodium 427 mg 17.8%
Total Carbohydrates 11.8 g 3.9%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 11.2 g
Protein 8.4 g 16.8%
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 37% Iron 1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 77
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 810
Protein 30 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 51 g
Per Serving | Calories 39
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 1.5 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 410
Protein 16.2 g | Carbs 57.1 g | Fat 13.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 104
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 14.5 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 417
Protein 44 g | Carbs 2.2 g | Fat 25 g
Per Serving | Calories 308
Protein 19 g | Carbs 13.9 g | Fat 19.3 g