Light ricotta
Low GI
GL 1.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Contains saturated fat
Light ricotta has a glycemic index of 27, the same as plain Ricotta (27). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Dec 8, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Ricotta
- GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g
Ricotta - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g nut butter spread
Ricotta cheese and almond butter blend with vanilla - Sheep milk ricottaGI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g sheep
- GI 25 · GL 1 per 100 g swiss chardfilling
Swiss chard and part-skim ricotta cheese blend - High protein vanilla ricottaGI 40 · GL 2.4 per 100 g vanillahigh protein
- GI 40 · GL 3 per 100 g whipped
Fresh ricotta cheese whipped with homemade berry puree (no added sugar) - GI 55 · GL 7 per 100 g pumpkin spiced
Ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, and spices - +1 more
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Light ricotta is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.5 g |
| Natural | 2.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated | 4 g |
| Unsaturated | 2 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High protein content
- Minimal processing
- Contains saturated fat
- No fiber content
- Moderate sodium
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Light ricotta?
Light ricotta has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Light ricotta good for people with insulin resistance?
Light ricotta has a low glycemic index (27), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Ricotta has the lowest glycemic load?
Light ricotta has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Ricotta in this database (1 per 100 g).
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