Fat free cottage cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Tesco
Fat free cottage cheese contains 58 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from carbohydrates and 3% 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 92 kcal per 100 g across 594 products.
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 38% of the Daily Value for calcium and 29% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol L | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium L | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 10.2 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A L | 170 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.37 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.24 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.094 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 27 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.1 µg | 48% |
| Calcium L | 500 mg | 38% |
| Iron L | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium L | 24.8 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 365 mg | 29% |
| Potassium L | 131 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper L | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese L | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Selenium L | 6.2 µg | 11% |
| Iodine L | 23.4 µg | 16% |
% 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 71%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein10.2 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 11.5 g)
- Sugars3.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3 g)
- Fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium168 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 304 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.006 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 60.3 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 57.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Tesco
- Barcode
- 0032000762893
- Quantity
- 300g
- Category
- Cottage cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
cottage cheese, milk
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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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 58 kcal.
Is Fat free cottage cheese high in protein?
Fat free cottage cheese contains 10.2 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 71% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.5 g).
How many carbs are in Fat free cottage cheese?
Fat free cottage cheese has 3.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Fat free cottage cheese?
Fat free cottage cheese contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.1 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Fat free cottage cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (48% DV), calcium (38% DV), phosphorus (29% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV) and zinc (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Fat free cottage cheese?
100 g contains 168 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 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0032000762893. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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