Ricotta (cheese)
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 0.001gCarbs
- Fiber
- 0gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 0gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 35Glycemic Index
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- Yes
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Ricotta (cheese)
- Water71.0g
- Fiber0.0g
- Carbs0.0g
- Fat15.0g
- Protein9.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Low
- Purine
- Low
- Tyramine
- Moderate
- FODMAP
- Low
- Oxalate
- Not present
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Low
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
Ricotta cheese is an excellent low-carb cheese option rich in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. Its negligible carbohydrate content makes it a perfect choice for low-carb and ketogenic diets.
- Glycemic Index: 35
- Total Carbohydrates: Negligible (0g)
- Rich in Calcium: 88% RDA
- High in Phosphorus and Zinc
Is Ricotta (cheese) keto?
Ricotta cheese is keto-friendly due to its very low carbohydrate content and richness in protein and fats, making it an ideal ingredient for keto recipes.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Ricotta (cheese)
With practically no impact on blood sugar levels due to its negligible carbohydrates (0g), ricotta cheese maintains stable glucose levels and is safe in low-carb diets.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 300
- Vitamin C
- 1
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.02
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.19
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.04
- Beta-Carotene
- 120
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 230
- Calcium
- 275
- Iron
- 0.4
- Potassium
- 100
- Magnesium
- 15
- Phosphorus
- 270
- Zinc
- 1.2
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Not present
- Lactose
- Moderate
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 120 |
| CalciumMineral | 275 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 0.001 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 15 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 0 |
| IronMineral | 0.4 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 15 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 270 |
| PotassiumMineral | 100 |
| ProteinMacro | 9 |
| SodiumMineral | 230 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 300 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.02 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.19 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.04 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 1 |
| WaterMacro | 71 |
| ZincMineral | 1.2 |
