Ricotta is keto: it has ~4 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
4 g
per 1/2 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has about 4 g of net carbs per half cup, which falls within the keto-friendly range.
Nutrition facts for ricotta
13 g
Fat
14 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
Why ricotta is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; ricotta has 4 g per 1/2 cup (4 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 ~155 g of ricotta.
Related
✓Yes
Cream cheese
1 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
✓Yes
Sour cream
1 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
~In moderation
Greek yogurt
6 g net
/ 1 container (170 g)
~In moderation
Milk
12 g net
/ 1 glass (250 ml)
✓Yes
Butter
0 g net
/ 1 tablespoon
✓Yes
Cottage cheese
4 g net
/ 1/2 cup
See all: Quesos keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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