Cottage Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Cottage Cheese contains 96 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g) provides about 109 kcal.

Roughly 42% of its calories come from protein, with 40% from fat and 18% 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 333 kcal per 100 g across 12,820 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

96kcal per 100 g
10.5 gprotein
4.4 gcarbohydrates
4.4 gfat
109kcal in serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 96 kcal
Total fat L 4.4 g 6%
Saturated fat L 2.6 g 13%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 22 mg 7%
Sodium L 377 mg 16%
Total carbohydrates L 4.4 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 3.5 g
Protein L 10.5 g 21%
Vitamin A L 52.5 µg6%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 88 mg7%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 140 mg3%

% 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%96kcal / 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

Calcium7%Vitamin A6%Potassium3%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein10.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars3.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat4.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat2.6 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium377 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L1.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0 g
Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L175 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 96 kcal96 kcal
Protein 10.5 g10.5 g
Carbohydrates 4.4 g4.4 g
Fat 4.4 g4.4 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 3.5 g3.5 g
Sodium 377 mg377 mg

Product details

Brand
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Barcode
0605388331014
Label serving
0.5 cup (114 g)
Category
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

Salt, whey, maltodextrin, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, natural and artificial flavors, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide added to protect freshness, enzyme

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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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2506789. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 16, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0605388331014. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cottage Cheese?

100 g of Cottage Cheese has 96 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g): about 109 kcal.

Is Cottage Cheese high in protein?

Cottage Cheese contains 10.5 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g). About 42% 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 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 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Cottage Cheese?

100 g contains 377 mg of sodium, 16% 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.