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Cottage cheese
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Cottage cheese

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Calories
81kcal
Protein
10.45g
Protein / 100 kcal
12.9g
Total fat
2.27g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Cottage cheese is a dairy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 81 calories, 10.5 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrate and 2.3 g of fat. That works out to 12.9 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegetarian and gluten-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros81 kcal
  • Protein10.45 g · 51.4%
  • Carbs4.76 g · 23.4%
  • Fat2.27 g · 25.1%

Where Cottage cheese ranks

Nutrition

12.9 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    81 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    10.45 g
    21%
  • Carbohydrate
    4.76 g
    2%
  • Fiber
    0 g
    0%
  • Total sugars
    4 g
  • Total fat
    2.27 g
    3%
  • Saturated fat
    1.24 g
    6%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    308 mg
    13%
  • Potassium
    125 mg
    3%
  • Calcium
    111 mg
    9%
  • Iron
    0.13 mg
    1%
  • Magnesium
    9 mg
    2%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    0 mg
    0%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has 81 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has 10.5 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has 4.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has 2.3 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has 0 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has 4 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Cottage cheese high in protein?
Cottage cheese provides 12.9 g of protein per 100 calories — a high protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Cottage cheese keto-friendly?
Cottage cheese has 4.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so this fits easily within most keto plans (per 100 g).
Is Cottage cheese vegan?
No — Cottage cheese is not vegan.
Is Cottage cheese vegetarian?
Yes — Cottage cheese is vegetarian.
Is Cottage cheese gluten-free?
Yes — Cottage cheese contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Cottage cheese dairy-free?
No — Cottage cheese contains dairy.
What is a serving size of Cottage cheese?
A common serving of Cottage cheese is 4 undetermined oz (about 113 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

Educational information only — not medical advice. See our methodology.