Cottage Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Kroger

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 (91 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for chloride, 19% of the Daily Value for iodine and 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.

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

Cottage Cheese by Kroger, product photo
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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 97.3 kcal
Total fat L 4.4 g 6%
Saturated fat L 2.7 g 13%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 17.7 mg 6%
Sodium L 283 mg 12%
Total carbohydrates L 4.4 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 2.7 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 10.6 g 21%
Vitamin A L 35.1 µg4%
Vitamin C L 1.1 mg1%
Vitamin D L 0.18 µg0.9%
Vitamin E L 0.096 mg0.6%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.04 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.18 mg14%
Niacin (B3) L 0.1 mg0.6%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.34 mg7%
Vitamin B6 L 0.042 mg2%
Folate (B9) L 8.1 µg2%
Vitamin B12 L 0.43 µg18%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 88.5 mg7%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Magnesium L 13.9 mg3%
Phosphorus L 92.9 mg7%
Potassium L 88.5 mg2%
Zinc L 0.39 mg4%
Copper L 0.012 mg1%
Manganese L 0.008 mg0.4%
Selenium L 1.6 µg3%
Iodine L 27.8 µg19%
Chloride L 466 mg20%

% 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

Chloride20%Iodine19%Vitamin B1218%Riboflavin (B2)14%Phosphorus7%Calcium7%Pantothenic acid (B5)7%Vitamin A4%Zinc4%Thiamin (B1)3%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein10.6 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 11.5 g)
  • Sugars2.7 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.4 g)
  • Fat4.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.5 g)
  • Saturated fat2.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 2 g)
  • Sodium283 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 315 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water86.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L1 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0.094 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Individual fatty acids (4)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L0.001 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L0.001 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L0.016 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L0.064 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L18.2 µg
Other components (2)
Water L86.1 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Kroger
Barcode
00428903
Quantity
32oz
Label serving
0.5 cup (113 g)
Category
Cottage 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 nonfat milk, pasteurized milk, pasteurized cream, sea salt, stabilizer (nonfat milk, locust bean gum, agar), carbon dioxide

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.

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 below the median (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 2.7 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 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% 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 chloride (20% DV), iodine (19% DV), Vitamin B12 (18% 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 283 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated October 14, 2026. 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 00428903. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 14, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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