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Lowfat Cottage Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Nordica

Lowfat Cottage Cheese contains 80 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g) provides about 90 kcal.

Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 25% from carbohydrates and 11% 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 12,820 products.

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

80kcal per 100 g
11.5 gprotein
4.4 gcarbohydrates
0.88 gfat
90kcal in serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 80 kcal
Total fat L 0.88 g 1%
Saturated fat L 0.88 g 4%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 9 mg 3%
Sodium L 442 mg 19%
Total carbohydrates L 4.4 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 4.4 g
Protein L 11.5 g 23%
Vitamin A L 53.1 µg6%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 88 mg7%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 124 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: 64%Carbohydrates: 25%Fat: 11%80kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 64%
  • Carbohydrates 25%
  • Fat 11%

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

  • Protein11.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars4.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat0.88 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat0.88 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium442 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal14.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L177 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 80 kcal80 kcal
Protein 11.5 g11.5 g
Carbohydrates 4.4 g4.4 g
Fat 0.88 g0.88 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 4.4 g4.4 g
Sodium 442 mg442 mg

Product details

Brand
Nordica
Barcode
0070876000503
Label serving
0.5 cup (113 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 nonfat milk, milk, nonfat milk, cream, whey, cream, whey, salt, tapioca starch, artificial color, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, locust bean gum, potassium sorbate (to maintain freshness), natural flavors, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3, enzymes.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkCreamSalt

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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 2072108. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 26, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0070876000503. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lowfat Cottage Cheese?

100 g of Lowfat Cottage Cheese has 80 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g): about 90 kcal.

Is Lowfat Cottage Cheese high in protein?

Lowfat Cottage Cheese contains 11.5 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 113 g (113 g). About 64% 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 Lowfat Cottage Cheese?

Lowfat Cottage Cheese has 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.4 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Lowfat Cottage Cheese?

Lowfat Cottage Cheese contains 0.88 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.88 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Lowfat Cottage Cheese?

100 g contains 442 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.