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Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat63%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A550 IU11%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.15 mg10%
Niacin4.8 mg24%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6%
Folate28 mcg7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium370 mg37%
Iron0.18 mg1%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Potassium371 mg10.6%
Sodium427 mg17.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.8 g3.9%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars11.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.4 g16.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.6 g24%
Saturated Fat9.4 g47%

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Nutrition Facts

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

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