Cheese, Ricotta, Part Skim Milk

Serving Size 1 cup

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Cheese, Ricotta, Part Skim Milk with a serving size of 1 cup has a total of 339.48 calories with 19.46 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 246 grams of food and contains 175.14 calories from fat. This item is classified as dairy and egg products foods.

This food is a good source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, riboflavin, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, valine and histidine but is high in saturated fats. Cheese, Ricotta, Part Skim Milk is a high fat food because 51.59% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Protein 55% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 55% of the recommended daily needs of protein.

Calcium 51% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 51% of the recommended daily needs of calcium.

Phosphorus 36% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 36% of the recommended daily needs of phosphorus.

Zinc 30% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 30% of the recommended daily needs of zinc.

Selenium 75% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 75% of the recommended daily needs of selenium.

Riboflavin 35% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 35% of the recommended daily needs of riboflavin.

Tryptophan 94% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 94% of the recommended daily needs of tryptophan.

Threonine 99% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 99% of the recommended daily needs of threonine.

Isoleucine 119% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 119% of the recommended daily needs of isoleucine.

Leucine 109% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 109% of the recommended daily needs of leucine.

Lysine 135% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 135% of the recommended daily needs of lysine.

Methionine 56% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 56% of the recommended daily needs of methionine.

Phenylalanine 64% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 64% of the recommended daily needs of phenylalanine.

Tyrosine 61% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 61% of the recommended daily needs of tyrosine.

Valine 110% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 110% of the recommended daily needs of valine.

Histidine 125% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 125% of the recommended daily needs of histidine.

Saturated Fats 61% of DV

A serving of 246 grams of cheese, ricotta, part skim milk has 61% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 339.48		Calories from Fat 175
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.5g		30%
	Saturated Fat 12.1g	61%
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 76.3mg		25%
Sodium 243.5mg		10%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g		4%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 1g
Protein 28g

Vitamin A 19%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 51%	Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Vitamin A	944.64 IU	19%
→ Vitamin A, RAE	263.22 µg	29%
→ Alpha Carotene	0 µg	-
→ Beta Carotene	49.2 µg	-
→ Beta Cryptoxanthin	0 µg	-
→ Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg	-
→ Lycopene	0 µg	-
Vitamin B-12	0.71 µg	30%
Vitamin B-6	0.05 mg	3%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	14.76 IU	4%
→ Vitamin D3	0.25 µg	-
Vitamin E	0.17 mg	1%
Vitamin K	1.72 µg	1%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Carbohydrate	12.64 g	4%
Sugars	0.76 g	3%
Fiber	0 g	0%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Fat	19.46 g	30%
Saturated Fats	12.12 g	61%
→ Butyric Acid	0.62 g	-
→ Caproic Acid	0.16 g	-
→ Caprylic Acid	0.18 g	-
→ Capric Acid	0.37 g	-
→ Lauric Acid	0.26 g	-
→ Myristic Acid	1.99 g	-
→ Palmitic Acid	6.01 g	-
→ Stearic Acid	2.13 g	-
Monounsaturated Fats	5.69 g	-
→ Palmitoleic Acid	0.68 g	-
→ Oleic Acid	4.72 g	-
→ Gadoleic Acid	0 g	-
→ Erucic Acid	0 g	-
Polyunsaturated Fats	0.64 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)	0.47 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)	0.17 g	-
→ Parinaric Acid	0 g	-
→ Arachidonic Acid	0 g	-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Protein	28.02 g	55%
→ Alanine	1.24 g	-
→ Arginine	1.57 g	-
→ Aspartic acid	2.48 g	-
→ Cystine	0.25 g	-
→ Glutamic acid	6.09 g	-
→ Glycine	0.73 g	-
→ Histidine	1.14 g	125%
→ Isoleucine	1.47 g	119%
→ Leucine	3.04 g	109%
→ Lysine	3.33 g	135%
→ Methionine	0.7 g	56%
→ Phenylalanine	1.38 g	64%
→ Proline	2.65 g	-
→ Serine	1.43 g	-
→ Threonine	1.29 g	99%
→ Tryptophan	0.31 g	94%
→ Tyrosine	1.47 g	61%
→ Valine	1.72 g	110%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Calcium	669.12 mg	51%
Copper	0.08 mg	9%
Iron	1.08 mg	6%
Magnesium	36.9 mg	9%
Manganese	0.02 mg	1%
Phosphorus	450.18 mg	36%
Potassium	307.5 mg	7%
Selenium	41.08 µg	75%
Sodium	243.54 mg	10%
Zinc	3.3 mg	30%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Cholesterol	76.26 mg	25%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Alcohol	0 g	-
Ash	2.83 g	-
Caffeine	0 mg	-
Theobromine	0 mg	-
Water	183.05 g	-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Cheese, Ricotta, Part Skim Milk with 339.48calories? A brisk walk for 74 minutes, jogging for 35 minutes, or hiking for 57 minutes will help your burn off the calories in cheese, ricotta, part skim milk.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical Activity	Burn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less	71 minutes
Dancing	62 minutes
Golfing	62 minutes
Hiking	57 minutes
Light Gardening	62 minutes
Stretching	113 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph	74 minutes
Weight Training - light workout	94 minutes
Aerobics	42 minutes
Basketball	47 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more	35 minutes
Running - 5 mph	35 minutes
Swimming	40 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph	45 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout	47 minutes

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Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
A variety of whole fruits
Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium