Fat Free Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Kemps
Fat Free Cottage Cheese contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/2 cup, 113 g (113 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from protein, with 28% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (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 11,652 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium L | 398 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.5 g | |
| Protein L | 11.5 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 53.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 88 mg | 7% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 124 mg | 3% |
% 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 72%
- Carbohydrates 28%
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
- Protein11.5 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)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium398 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 177 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70.8 kcal | 71 kcal |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 405 mg | 398 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Cultured skim milk, skim milk, whey protein concentrate, contains 2% or less of salt, guar gum, mono and diglycerides*, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, natural flavors, artificial color, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide (preservative), carrageenan, polysorbate 80, vitamin a palmitate, enzymes.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Milk
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fat free cottage cheese Hannaford | 71 | 12.4 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| Cottage Cheese Private Selection | 71 | 10.6 g | 5.3 g | 0.88 g |
| Low fat cottage cheese Tops | 71 | 9.7 g | 5.3 g | 0.88 g |
| Cottage Cheese Nordica | 71 | 10.6 g | 5.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese Reiter Dairy | 71 | 10.6 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| Slim N' Trim, Low Fat Cottage Cheese Quality Chekd Dairies Inc. | 71 | 10.6 g | 4.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Berkeley farms, nonfat cottage cheese Berkeley Farms | 71 | 13.3 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| King Soopers, Cottage Cheese The Kroger Co. | 71 | 11.5 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fat Free Cottage Cheese?
100 g of Fat Free Cottage Cheese has 71 kcal. Serving, 1/2 cup, 113 g (113 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Fat Free Cottage Cheese high in protein?
Fat Free 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 72% 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 Fat Free Cottage Cheese?
Fat Free 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 Fat Free Cottage Cheese?
Fat Free Cottage Cheese contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Fat Free Cottage Cheese?
100 g contains 398 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 August 4, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2269465. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 11, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041483036124. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 4, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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