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Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2672597, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

140
Calorieslow density
12.3g
Proteinhigh · 25% DV
5.3g
Carbslow · 2% DV
7.9g
Fatgood source · 10% DV
140 calories per 100g

Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese contains 140 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 12.3g of protein, 7.9g of fat, and 5.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 56% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese is protein-dense for its calories, with 12.3g of protein per 100g.

12.3g
protein per 100g
Top 44%
protein vs USDA whole foods
140
calories per 100g
3.5g
sugar per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese by GIANT EAGLE contains 140 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 12.3g of protein, 7.9g of fat, and 5.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🧂 Low Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 2672597, a branded food entry from GIANT EAGLE. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese reads as low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (24% DV).

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Milk

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value* Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 35mg 12% Sodium 123mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 4g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 12g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 316mg 24% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 140mg 3% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

140
Calories per 100g

140 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%7of 2,000 kcal
140 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 12.3gF: 7.9gC: 5.3g
12.3g
Protein
25% DV
7.9g
Total Fat
10% DV
5.3g
Carbs
2% DV
3.5g
Sugar
no FDA DV
123mg
Sodium
5% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese ranks on protein

Its 12.3g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

12 Top 44% higher than 56% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 5.3 G
2%
Energy 140 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.00 G
0%
Protein 12.3 G
25%
Total Sugars 3.5 G
Total lipid (fat) 7.9 G
10%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Sugars, added 0.00 G
0%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 316 MG
24%
Iron, Fe 0 MG
0%
Potassium, K 140 MG
3%
Sodium, Na 123 MG
5%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 35 MG
12%
Fatty acids, total saturated 5.3 G
26%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese delivers 12.3g of protein per 100g, more than 56% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 140 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 24% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low sodium patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese? ▼
Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese contains 140 calories per 100g. It has 12.3g of protein, 7.9g of fat, and 5.3g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese? ▼
Per 100g, Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese has 12.3g protein (35% of calories), 7.9g fat, and 5.3g carbs. Sugar: 3.5g.
How much sodium is in Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese? ▼
Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese contains 123mg of sodium per 100g, which is 5% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese keto-friendly? ▼
Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese has 5.3g of carbs per 100g (15% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese good for a diet? ▼
Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese has 140 calories per 100g. Fat content: 7.9g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese? ▼
Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese is notably rich in Calcium, Ca (24% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese compare to other foods? ▼
Giant Eagle Natural Ricotta Cheese provides 140 calories and 12.3g protein per 100g. That is 11 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
Federal nutrient database, every nutrient figure here
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FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
Regulatory definitions for labels and serving sizes
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Federal vitamin and supplement fact sheets
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FDA Food Recalls
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2672597) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

All federal data sources used on this page

Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.