What does 100 calories of ricotta (part-skim) look like?

100 calories =¼ cup72 g · 2.6 oz
Low calorie density1.38 kcal/g
Each 🧀 = one cup (~246.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Ricotta (part-skim) has 138 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is ¼ cup of ricotta (72 g). That's a smaller portion than most dairy on this site (average 126 g per 100 kcal). It's one of the better protein sources per calorie here: 8.3 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Ricotta (part-skim): 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesCups
50 kcal36 g1.3 oz¼
100 kcal72 g2.5 oz¼
200 kcal145 g5.1 oz½
300 kcal218 g7.7 oz¾
500 kcal362 g12.8 oz1½

What's in 100 calories of ricotta (part-skim)

8.3 gprotein
3.7 gcarbs
5.7 gfat
0.0 gfiber

Protein 33% Carbs 15% Fat 52% of calories

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These give you at least 2½ times more volume than ricotta (part-skim):

Compare with other dairy

Food100 kcal isGrams
🧀 Ricotta (part-skim)¼ cup72 g
🥛 Almond milk (unsweetened)2½ cups667 g
🥛 Skim milk1¼ cups294 g
🥛 Kefir (lowfat, plain)1 cup233 g
🥛 2% milk¾ cup200 g
🥛 Soy milk¾ cup185 g
🥣 Greek yogurt (nonfat, plain)1 container (170 g)170 g
🥛 Yogurt (plain, whole milk)⅔ cup164 g
🥛 Milk (whole)⅔ cup164 g
🐐 Goat milk⅔ cup145 g
🥛 Chocolate milk½ cup128 g
🥣 Cottage cheese (low-fat)½ cup124 g
🥣 Vanilla yogurt (low-fat)⅔ 6-oz container118 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of ricotta (part-skim)?

100 calories of ricotta (part-skim) is about 72 g (2.6 oz), or roughly ¼ cup.

How many calories are in 100 g of ricotta (part-skim)?

138 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is ricotta good for weight loss?

Low calorie density (1.38 kcal per gram). Generous portions fit easily into a calorie budget. 100 calories also gives you 8.3 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one cup?

About 339 calories.

How many cups is 200 calories?

About ½ (145 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk" (FDC ID 171248). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 cup = 246.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.