Cottage cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Tesco
Cottage cheese contains 105 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from protein and 16% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 92 kcal per 100 g across 104 products.
100 g provides 1,798,697% of the Daily Value for iodine, 57% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 48% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.8 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol L | 89.6 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 169 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 9.5 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A L | 226 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.057 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.29 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.55 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.41 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.51 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 34.3 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.4 µg | 57% |
| Calcium L | 625 mg | 48% |
| Iron L | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium L | 29.1 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 453 mg | 36% |
| Potassium L | 122 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper L | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese L | 0.028 mg | 1% |
| Selenium L | 7.7 µg | 14% |
| Iodine L | 2,698,045 µg | 1,798,697% |
% 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 36%
- Carbohydrates 16%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein9.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 11.8 g)
- Sugars3.9 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 2.7 g)
- Fat5.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat3.8 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 2.5 g)
- Sodium169 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 300 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.008 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 77.8 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 46.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Tesco
- Barcode
- 5052909824848
- Label serving
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Category
- Plain cottage cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cottage Cheese (Milk), Salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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| Bio Organic Cottage Cheese Free From Lactose Milbona | 107 | 13 g | 3.5 g | 4.5 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, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 105 kcal.
How much protein is in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese contains 9.5 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.5 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.8 g).
How many carbs are in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has 4.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.9 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 5.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.8 g is saturated (19% 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 iodine (1,798,697% DV), Vitamin B12 (57% DV), calcium (48% DV), phosphorus (36% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cottage cheese?
100 g contains 169 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 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 5052909824848. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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