Cottage cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Friendly farms

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Cottage cheese contains 106 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 41% of its calories come from protein, with 39% from fat and 20% 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.

100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 15% of the Daily Value for iodine and 14% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Cottage cheese by Friendly farms, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
106kcal per 100 g
0.042 gprotein
0.021 gcarbohydrates
0.017 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 106 kcal
Total fat L 0.017 g 0%
Saturated fat L 0.012 g 0.1%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0.087 mg 0%
Sodium L 1.1 mg 0%
Total carbohydrates L 0.021 g 0%
Dietary fiber L 0.004 g 0%
Total sugars L 0.014 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 0.042 g 0.1%
Vitamin A L 35.2 µg4%
Vitamin C L 1.1 mg1%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0.091 mg0.6%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.041 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.18 mg14%
Niacin (B3) L 0.1 mg0.6%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.34 mg7%
Vitamin B6 L 0.043 mg3%
Folate (B9) L 7.7 µg2%
Vitamin B12 L 0.44 µg18%
Calcium L 0.42 mg0%
Iron L 0.34 mg2%
Magnesium L 11 mg3%
Phosphorus L 93.8 mg8%
Potassium L 0.56 mg0%
Zinc L 0.4 mg4%
Copper L 0.011 mg1%
Manganese L 0.005 mg0.2%
Selenium L 1.6 µg3%
Iodine L 22.1 µg15%

% 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: 41%Carbohydrates: 20%Fat: 39%106kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 41%
  • Carbohydrates 20%
  • Fat 39%

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 B1218%Iodine15%Riboflavin (B2)14%Phosphorus8%Pantothenic acid (B5)7%Vitamin A4%Zinc4%Thiamin (B1)3%Selenium3%Magnesium3%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein0.042 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Fiber0.004 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
  • Sugars0.014 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat0.017 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat0.012 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium1.1 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0.039 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water87.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.009 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L18.4 µg
Other components (2)
Water L87.2 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Friendly farms
Barcode
4061461030070
Quantity
16 oz
Label serving
120 cup
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Cultured pasteurized skim milk, cream, tapioca starch, salt.

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

  • Open Food Facts, record 4061461030070. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 13, 2026. Imported November 12, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (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.

How much protein is in Cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese contains 0.042 g of protein per 100 g (0.1% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 41% 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 0.021 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.004 g of fiber and 0.014 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese contains 0.017 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.012 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Cottage cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (18% DV), iodine (15% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Cottage cheese?

100 g contains 1.1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated August 13, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.