Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Harris Teeter
Cottage Cheese contains 105 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from fat and 17% 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 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 26 mg | 9% |
| Sodium L | 395 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 2.6 g | |
| Protein L | 12.3 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A L | 78.9 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 46%
- Carbohydrates 17%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein12.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars2.6 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat4.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium395 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 263 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 | 105 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 12.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 395 mg | 395 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Harris Teeter
- Barcode
- 0072036630810
- Label serving
- 0.5 cup (114 g)
- Category
- Cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- B 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, whey protein concentrate, cream, whey, salt, modified corn starch, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide (to preserve freshness), guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, enzyme.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrne Dairy, Cottage Cheese Byrne Dairy Inc. | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Dairy Fresh, Ricotta Cheese Detroit City Dairy Inc. | 105 | 12.3 g | 3.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Morning Fresh Farms, Small Curd Cottage Cheese Merchants Distributors Inc. | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese Harris Teeter | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Small Curd Cottage Cheese Highland Crest | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Penn maid dairy, minimum small curd dairy cottage cheese Penn Maid Dairy | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese Prairie Farms | 105 | 11.4 g | 3.5 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese Small Curd Prairie Farms | 105 | 11.4 g | 3.5 g | 4.4 g |
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 105 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g): about 120 kcal.
Is Cottage Cheese high in protein?
Cottage Cheese contains 12.3 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g). About 46% 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 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Cottage Cheese?
100 g contains 395 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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 1859231. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 1, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0072036630810. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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