Ricotta
Low GI
GL 2.4 per cup (240 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- High saturated fat
Ricotta has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One cup (240 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.4.
Updated Oct 22, 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 low fat
Light 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
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 0.2 |
| 1/2 cup serving | 125 g | 1.3 |
| 1 cup | 240 g | 2.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 174 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 | 11.3 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated | 8.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 4.7 g |
| Sodium | 84 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Good protein source
- Minimal added sugars
- High saturated fat
- Low fiber content
- Moderate calorie density
Allergens
Recipes with Ricotta
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ricotta?
Ricotta has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One cup (240 g) has a glycemic load of 2.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Ricotta good for people with insulin resistance?
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?
Ricotta has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Ricotta in this database (1 per 100 g).
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