Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Best Yet
Cottage Cheese contains 78 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 116 g (116 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from protein, with 33% 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 246 kcal per 100 g across 47,562 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 78 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 | 405 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.3 g | |
| Protein L | 12.1 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 86 mg | 7% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride L | 0 µg |
% 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 67%
- Carbohydrates 33%
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
- Protein12.1 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars4.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium405 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (3)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
| Omega-3 fatty acids L | 0 g |
Other components (3)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 259 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 | 62.4 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 12.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g | 4.3 g |
| Sodium | 0.35 mg | 405 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Best Yet
- Barcode
- 0042187205106
- Quantity
- 116 g
- Label serving
- 116 g
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN, SLAT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CARBON DIOXIDE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN G
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Milk
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cottage Cheese?
100 g of Cottage Cheese has 78 kcal. Serving, 116 g (116 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Cottage Cheese high in protein?
Cottage Cheese contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 116 g (116 g). About 67% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese has 6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cottage Cheese?
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 Cottage Cheese?
100 g contains 405 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 24, 2025. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2055393. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0042187205106. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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