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Cottage cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Anderson Dairy Inc

Cottage cheese contains 106 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g) provides about 120 kcal.

Roughly 50% of its calories come from protein, with 40% from fat and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 12,820 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

106kcal per 100 g
12.4 gprotein
2.7 gcarbohydrates
4.4 gfat
120kcal in serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 106 kcal
Total fat L 4.4 g 6%
Saturated fat L 2.7 g 13%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 18 mg 6%
Sodium L 301 mg 13%
Total carbohydrates L 2.7 g 1%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 2.7 g
Protein L 12.4 g 25%
Vitamin A L 53.1 µg6%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 71 mg5%
Iron L 0 mg0%

% 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: 50%Carbohydrates: 11%Fat: 40%106kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 50%
  • Carbohydrates 11%
  • Fat 40%

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

Vitamin A6%Calcium5%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars2.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat4.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat2.7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium301 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal11.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L177 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 106 kcal106 kcal
Protein 12.4 g12.4 g
Carbohydrates 2.7 g2.7 g
Fat 4.4 g4.4 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 2.7 g2.7 g
Sodium 301 mg301 mg

Product details

Brand
Anderson Dairy Inc
Barcode
0079117161614
Label serving
0.5 cup (113 g)
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
B as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Cultured pasteurized nonfat milk, milk, cream, salt, guar gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, natural flavor, carbon dioxide (extends shelf life).

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkCreamSalt

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Cottage cheese low sodium Hood 106 11.5 g 4.4 g 4.4 g
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2056568. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 16, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0079117161614. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cottage cheese?

100 g of Cottage cheese has 106 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g): about 120 kcal.

Is Cottage cheese high in protein?

Cottage cheese contains 12.4 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g). About 50% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21.4 g).

How many carbs are in Cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese has 2.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Cottage cheese?

100 g contains 301 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.