Low-fat ricotta cheese
Low GI
GL 2.3 per cup (225 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Low in dietary fiber
Low-fat ricotta cheese has a glycemic index of 27, higher than plain Cottage cheese (10). One cup (225 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.3.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2346384 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cottage cheese
- GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g
Cottage cheese - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g albumin
Albumin Cottage Cheese - GI 35 · GL 1 per 100 g brand: bieluch
Bieluch Full-Fat Cheese - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g blended
Blended cottage cheese (low-fat, high-protein) - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g cinnamon
Cinnamon cottage cheese - Cottage cheeseGI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g pickledfull fat
- GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g with hemp seeds
Cottage cheese enriched with hemp seeds - +21 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g | 0.1 |
| 1/2 cup serving | 113 g | 1.1 |
| 1 cup | 225 g | 2.3 |
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 | 11 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated | 3 g |
| Unsaturated | 2 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Good source of protein
- Minimal processing
- Low in dietary fiber
- Contains lactose (dairy sugar)
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Low-fat ricotta cheese?
Low-fat ricotta cheese has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One cup (225 g) has a glycemic load of 2.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Low-fat ricotta cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Low-fat ricotta cheese 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 Cottage cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Low-fat ricotta cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cottage cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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