Is ricotta keto?
Ricotta
Limit / small portions Ricotta can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.
Higher in lactose than most cheeses. Great in lasagna when spread across servings.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup · 124 g- Net carbs
- 9g
- Calories
- 186kcal
- Protein
- 9.3g
- Fat
- 13g
- Total carbs
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 45%
0.5× the daily limit
About 68.5 g of ricotta adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 55% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186 kcal | 150 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 7.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 9 g | 7.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 10 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is ricotta keto?
Ricotta can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Higher in lactose than most cheeses. Great in lasagna when spread across servings.
How many net carbs are in ricotta?
½ cup (124 g) of ricotta has about 9 g net carbs (9 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 7.3 g net carbs.
How much ricotta can I eat on keto?
About 68.5 g of ricotta adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 55% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 45% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for ricotta?
Try cream cheese, mascarpone, cottage cheese.
