Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs KRAFT
Cottage Cheese contains 101 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 119 g (119 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from protein and 25% 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 357 kcal per 100 g across 4,669 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 25 mg | 8% |
| Sodium L | 328 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.2 g | |
| Protein L | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 126 mg | 10% |
| 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 43%
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
- Protein8.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars4.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Fat5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17.9 g)
- Sodium328 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 34 IU |
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Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 168 IU |
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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 | 101 kcal | 101 kcal |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 8.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Sodium | 328 mg | 328 mg |
Ingredients
CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A SKIM MILK, CREAM AND MILK, WHEY, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN D3
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4% Large Curd Cottage Cheese KRAFT | 101 | 8.4 g | 6.7 g | 5 g |
| 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese KRAFT | 102 | 8.5 g | 5.9 g | 5.1 g |
| Cottage Cheese SIMPLY KRAFT | 102 | 8.5 g | 5.9 g | 5.1 g |
| 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese KRAFT | 102 | 8.5 g | 5.9 g | 5.1 g |
| Fat Free Cream Cheese, Fat Free SHOPRITE | 100 | 13.3 g | 10 g | 0 g |
| Organic Curds 'N Cream COWGIRL CREAMERY | 100 | 13.3 g | n/a | 4 g |
| Cottage Cheese & Peaches Fruit On The Bottom Small Curd, Cottage Cheese & Peaches COUNTRY FRESH | 100 | 9.3 g | 7.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Cream Fat Free Cheese, Cream WEGMANS | 100 | 13.3 g | 10 g | 0 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 101 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 119 g (119 g): about 120 kcal.
How much protein is in Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese contains 8.4 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 119 g (119 g). About 32% 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 6.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese contains 5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Cottage Cheese?
100 g contains 328 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 14, 2017. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000034789. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1592797. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "COTTAGE CHEESE". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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