Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Lactaid
Cottage Cheese contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/2 cup, 113 g (113 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from protein, with 38% from fat and 17% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (91 kcal per 100 g).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount 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 | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium L | 389 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.89 g | 2% |
| Protein L | 11.5 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 88 mg | 7% |
| Iron L | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 133 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 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 44%
- Carbohydrates 17%
- Fat 38%
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
- Sugars3.5 gabove 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)
- Sodium389 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 315 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
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 | 97.3 kcal | 97.3 kcal |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 389 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Lactaid
- Barcode
- 0041383155482
- Quantity
- 16oz
- Label serving
- 1/2 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 pasteurized skim milk and cream, whey protein concentrate, whey, salt, natural flavor, lactase enzyme*, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum, lactic acid, sorbic acid and carbon dioxide (to maintain freshness) and enzymes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic whole milk Cottage Cheese Humboldt | 97 | 10.6 g | 3.5 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese Daisy | 97 | 11.5 g | 4.4 g | 4 g |
| Cottage Cheese Daisy | 97 | 11.5 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese Wegmans | 97 | 10.6 g | 4.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Cottage cheese Smith's | 97 | 10.6 g | 3.5 g | 4.4 g |
| Vermont Style Cottage Cheese Cabot | 97 | 9.7 g | 4.4 g | 4 g |
| Cottage Cheese Purity | 97 | 10.6 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese small curd 4% milkfat minimum WinCo Foods | 97 | 12.4 g | 3.5 g | 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 97 kcal. Serving, 1/2 cup, 113 g (113 g): about 110 kcal.
Is Cottage Cheese high in protein?
Cottage Cheese contains 11.5 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13 g in serving, 1/2 cup, 113 g (113 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein.
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 389 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 October 21, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2757651. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041383155482. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 21, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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