
Product Insights
Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese made from whey, marketed by Marks & Spencer and produced in Italy. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as a processed (NOVA 3) cheese, offering modest protein (7.4 g per 100 g) and low sugar but a relatively high saturated‑fat content (5.7 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.43 g per 100 g). Overall it provides fewer calories and less total fat than many cheeses, yet its saturated fat and salt levels remain noteworthy for heart‑health considerations.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for cheeses, this ricotta contains about twice the sugar (4 g vs 1.8 g) while providing roughly one‑third of the total fat (7.7 g vs 25 g) and one‑third of the calories (115 kcal vs 323 kcal) per 100 g.
Ingredients
ricotta whey cheese INGAEDIENTS Whey (Milk) - Salt. For allergens see ingredients in bold NUTRITION Serves approximately/Pour environ/Přibližně porcí: 8 Typical values/ Valeurs moyennes/Průměrné hodnoty per IN 100g: Energy/Energie/Energetická hodnota 479KJ/
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