Cottage cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains 97 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from protein, with 40% from fat and 18% 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 246 kcal per 100 g across 47,562 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium L | 363 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Calcium L | 80 mg | 6% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 142 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 42%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.6 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)
- Fat4.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium363 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
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 | 110 kcal | 97 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 10.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | n/a |
| Sugars | 4 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 363 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Cottage cheese
- Barcode
- 0041190470143
- Quantity
- 24 oz
- Category
- Appetite control
Ingredients
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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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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 97 kcal.
Is Cottage cheese high in protein?
Cottage cheese contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 42% 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 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 363 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 8, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2620873. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 7, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041190470143. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 8, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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