Fat Free Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs GIANT EAGLE
Fat Free Cottage Cheese contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 113 g (113 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from protein, with 32% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 250 kcal per 100 g across 40,486 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium L | 381 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.4 g | |
| Protein L | 11.5 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 88 mg | 7% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 150 mg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 68%
- Carbohydrates 32%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein11.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8.5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Sugars4.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.6 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10.5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.5 g)
- Sodium381 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 243 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 177 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59.5 kcal | 71 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Sodium | 0.34 mg | 381 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- GIANT EAGLE
- Barcode
- 0030034008123
- Label serving
- 0.5 cup
- Category
- Cheese
Ingredients
CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CREAM*, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR**, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES*, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYME, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CARBON DIOXIDE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5% Lowfat Cottage Cheese ALPENROSE DAIRY | 71 | 10.6 g | 4.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Kemps, 1% Low Fat Cottage Cheese KEMPS | 71 | 11.5 g | 4.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Cottage Cheese HEALTHY IDEAS | 71 | 10.6 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| Cottage Cheese AHOLD | 71 | 10.6 g | 5.3 g | 0.88 g |
| King Soopers, Cottage Cheese KING SOOPERS | 71 | 11.5 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| Nancy's, Cultured Lowfat Cottage Cheese NANCY'S | 71 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 0.88 g |
| Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese BIG Y | 71 | 12.4 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| 1% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese TOPS | 71 | 9.7 g | 5.3 g | 0.88 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fat Free Cottage Cheese?
100 g of Fat Free Cottage Cheese has 71 kcal. Serving, 113 g (113 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Fat Free Cottage Cheese high in protein?
Fat Free Cottage Cheese contains 11.5 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13 g in serving, 113 g (113 g). About 68% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 8.5 g).
How many carbs are in Fat Free Cottage Cheese?
Fat Free Cottage Cheese has 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Fat Free Cottage Cheese?
Fat Free Cottage Cheese contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Fat Free Cottage Cheese?
100 g contains 381 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 14, 2017. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0030034008123. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 23, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2054603. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "FAT FREE COTTAGE CHEESE". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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