Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk

Serving Size 100 grams

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk with a serving size of 100 grams has a total of 174 calories with 12.98 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 100 grams of food and contains 116.82 calories from fat. This item is classified as dairy and egg products foods.

This food is a good source of tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, valine and histidine but is high in saturated fats. Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk is a high fat food because 67.14% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Tryptophan 39% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 39% of the recommended daily needs of tryptophan.

Threonine 40% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 40% of the recommended daily needs of threonine.

Isoleucine 48% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 48% of the recommended daily needs of isoleucine.

Leucine 44% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 44% of the recommended daily needs of leucine.

Lysine 54% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 54% of the recommended daily needs of lysine.

Valine 44% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 44% of the recommended daily needs of valine.

Histidine 51% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 51% of the recommended daily needs of histidine.

Saturated Fats 42% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cheese, ricotta, whole milk has 42% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 174		Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g		20%
	Saturated Fat 8.3g	42%
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 51mg		17%
Sodium 84mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 3g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 0g
Protein 11g

Vitamin A 9%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 16%	Iron 2%

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

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Vitamin A	445 IU	9%
→ Vitamin A, RAE	120 µg	13%
→ Alpha Carotene	0 µg	-
→ Beta Carotene	33 µg	-
→ Beta Cryptoxanthin	0 µg	-
→ Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg	-
→ Lycopene	0 µg	-
Vitamin B-12	0.34 µg	14%
Vitamin B-6	0.04 mg	2%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	10 IU	3%
→ Vitamin D3	0.2 µg	-
Vitamin E	0.11 mg	1%
Vitamin K	1.1 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	3.04 g	1%
Sugars	0.27 g	1%
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	12.98 g	20%
Saturated Fats	8.3 g	42%
→ Butyric Acid	0.57 g	-
→ Caproic Acid	0.09 g	-
→ Caprylic Acid	0.12 g	-
→ Capric Acid	0.23 g	-
→ Lauric Acid	0.16 g	-
→ Myristic Acid	1.36 g	-
→ Palmitic Acid	4.06 g	-
→ Stearic Acid	1.28 g	-
Monounsaturated Fats	3.63 g	-
→ Palmitoleic Acid	0.53 g	-
→ Oleic Acid	2.87 g	-
→ Gadoleic Acid	0 g	-
→ Erucic Acid	0 g	-
Polyunsaturated Fats	0.39 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)	0.27 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)	0.11 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	11.26 g	22%
→ Alanine	0.5 g	-
→ Arginine	0.63 g	-
→ Aspartic acid	1 g	-
→ Cystine	0.1 g	-
→ Glutamic acid	2.45 g	-
→ Glycine	0.3 g	-
→ Histidine	0.46 g	51%
→ Isoleucine	0.59 g	48%
→ Leucine	1.22 g	44%
→ Lysine	1.34 g	54%
→ Methionine	0.28 g	23%
→ Phenylalanine	0.56 g	26%
→ Proline	1.07 g	-
→ Serine	0.58 g	-
→ Threonine	0.52 g	40%
→ Tryptophan	0.13 g	39%
→ Tyrosine	0.59 g	25%
→ Valine	0.69 g	44%

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	207 mg	16%
Copper	0.02 mg	2%
Iron	0.38 mg	2%
Magnesium	11 mg	3%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0%
Phosphorus	158 mg	13%
Potassium	105 mg	2%
Selenium	14.5 µg	26%
Sodium	84 mg	4%
Zinc	1.16 mg	11%

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	51 mg	17%

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	1.02 g	-
Caffeine	0 mg	-
Theobromine	0 mg	-
Water	71.7 g	-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk with 174calories? A brisk walk for 38 minutes, jogging for 18 minutes, or hiking for 29 minutes will help your burn off the calories in cheese, ricotta, whole 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	36 minutes
Dancing	32 minutes
Golfing	32 minutes
Hiking	29 minutes
Light Gardening	32 minutes
Stretching	58 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph	38 minutes
Weight Training - light workout	48 minutes
Aerobics	22 minutes
Basketball	24 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more	18 minutes
Running - 5 mph	18 minutes
Swimming	20 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph	23 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout	24 minutes

Similar Food Items to Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk

Name	Calories	Total Fat	Proteins	Carbohydrates
Cheese, Muenster	368	30.04g	23.41g	1.12g
Cheese, Neufchatel	253	22.78g	9.15g	3.59g
Cheese, Parmesan, Grated	420	27.84g	28.42g	13.91g
Cheese, Parmesan, Hard	392	25.83g	35.75g	3.22g
Cheese, Port De Salut	352	28.2g	23.78g	0.57g
Cheese, Provolone	351	26.62g	25.58g	2.14g
Cheese, Ricotta, Part Skim Milk	138	7.91g	11.39g	5.14g
Cheese, Romano	387	26.94g	31.8g	3.63g
Cheese, Roquefort	369	30.64g	21.54g	2g

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