Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Borden
Cottage Cheese contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 113 g (113 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from protein, with 28% 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 | 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 | 416 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.5 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 72%
- Carbohydrates 28%
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 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars3.5 gbelow 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)
- Sodium416 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
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 | 56.4 kcal | 71 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 0.37 mg | 416 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Borden
- Barcode
- 0014000005880
- Quantity
- 113 g
- Label serving
- 113 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 NONFAT MILK, MILK, NONFAT, CREAM, WHEY, SALT, FOOD STARCH (CORN), ARTIFICIAL COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (A PRESERVATIVE), CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL FLAV
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Savoury & Rich Root Roasting Tray With Salted Butter ASDA | 71 | 1.2 g | 8.5 g | 3.1 g |
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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 71 kcal. Serving, 113 g (113 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Cottage Cheese high in protein?
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 72% 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 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.5 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 416 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 22, 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 2054067. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0014000005880. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 22, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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