Is Ricotta keto?
Ricotta is keto only in small portions: it has ~5 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
5 g
per 1/2 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Ricotta cheese is moderate for keto with 5.9 grams of net carbs per serving.
Nutrition facts for ricotta
How many carbs are in ricotta?
Ricotta has ~5 g of carbs and ~5 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup (total carbs minus 0 g of fiber).
Why ricotta is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; ricotta has 5 g per 1/2 cup (5 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much ricotta can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~105 g of ricotta.
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Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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