Ricotta cheese (fresh, soft, low sodium)
Low GI
GL 1.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Lower sodium than most cheeses
- Contains saturated fat
Ricotta cheese (fresh, soft, low sodium) has a glycemic index of 27, the same as plain Ricotta cheese (27). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Oct 13, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Ricotta cheese
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated | 6.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Lower sodium than most cheeses
- Moderate protein content
- Low glycemic impact
- Contains saturated fat
- Low fiber content
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ricotta cheese (fresh, soft, low sodium)?
Ricotta cheese (fresh, soft, low sodium) 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 Ricotta cheese (fresh, soft, low sodium) good for people with insulin resistance?
Ricotta cheese (fresh, soft, low sodium) 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 cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Ricotta cheese (fresh, soft, low sodium) has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Ricotta cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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