Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Harris Teeter
Low Fat Cottage Cheese contains 78 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 115 g (115 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from carbohydrates and 14% 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 | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.87 g | 4% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 13 mg | 4% |
| Sodium L | 417 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.5 g | |
| Protein L | 12.2 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A L | 78.3 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 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 60%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein12.2 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)
- Fat1.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.87 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium417 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 261 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 | 78 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 417 mg | 417 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Harris Teeter
- Barcode
- 0072036560636
- Label serving
- 0.5 cup (115 g)
- Category
- Cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- B 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, whey protein concentrate, whey, cream, salt, modified corn starch, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide (to preserve freshness), artificial color, guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, vitamin a palmitate, enzyme.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squeezy Cheesy Boni | 78 | 6.8 g | 8.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Carre frais Elle & Vire | 78 | 17.5 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Carre frais 0% Elle & Vire | 78 | 17.5 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Carré frais Elle & Vire | 78 | 17.5 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Carré frais Elle & Vire | 78 | 17.5 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Carré frais Elle & Vire | 78 | 17.5 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Morning Fresh Farms, Nonfat Cottage Cheese Merchants Distributors Inc. | 78 | 12.1 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| Nonfat Cottage Cheese Axelrod | 78 | 11.5 g | 6 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Low Fat Cottage Cheese?
100 g of Low Fat Cottage Cheese has 78 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 115 g (115 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Low Fat Cottage Cheese high in protein?
Low Fat Cottage Cheese contains 12.2 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 115 g (115 g). About 60% 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 Low Fat Cottage Cheese?
Low Fat Cottage Cheese has 5.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Low Fat Cottage Cheese?
Low Fat Cottage Cheese contains 1.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.87 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Low Fat Cottage Cheese?
100 g contains 417 mg of sodium, 18% 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.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2456606. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 3, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0072036560636. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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