cottage cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Country Fresh

Cottage cheese contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g) provides about 110 kcal.

Roughly 42% of its calories come from protein, with 40% from fat and 18% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (92 kcal per 100 g).

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

cottage cheese by Country Fresh, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
97kcal per 100 g
10.6 gprotein
4.4 gcarbohydrates
4.4 gfat
110kcal in serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount 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 mg6%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 142 mg3%

% 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%97kcal / 100 g
  • 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

Calcium6%Potassium3%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein10.6 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 11.5 g)
  • Sugars3.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3 g)
  • Fat4.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.7 g)
  • Saturated fat2.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 2.3 g)
  • Sodium363 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 300 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 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 kcal97 kcal
Protein 11.5 g10.6 g
Carbohydrates 4.4 g4.4 g
Fat 4.4 g4.4 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 3.5 g3.5 g
Sodium 398 mg363 mg

Product details

Brand
Country Fresh
Barcode
0071600021139
Quantity
24 oz
Label serving
0.5 cup (113 g)
Category
Cottage cheeses
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Cultured non fat milk, milk, cream, contains less than 2% of the following: salt, whey, maltodextrin, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, propylene glycol, lactic acid, propionic acid, acetic acid, natural and artificial flavorings, dextrose, potassium sorbate (preservative) and microbial enzymes.

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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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2503400. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 15, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0071600021139. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 5, 2026. 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 97 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g): about 110 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), or 12 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.5 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 May 5, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.