Nonfat Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Axelrod
Nonfat Cottage Cheese contains 78 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 116 g (116 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 34% 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 | 78 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 | 381 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.3 g | |
| Protein L | 11.5 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 77.7 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 97 mg | 7% |
| Iron L | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium L | 168 mg | 4% |
% 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 66%
- Carbohydrates 34%
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)
- Sugars4.3 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)
- Sodium381 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 1,770 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 | n/a |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | n/a |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.3 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 405 mg | 381 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Cultured pasteurized skim milk, nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate, whey, nonfat milk solids, maltodextrin, salt, modified food starch, color added, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide (to preserve freshness), guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, natural flavor, vitamin a palmitate, and 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 |
| Low Fat Cottage Cheese Harris Teeter | 78 | 12.2 g | 5.2 g | 1.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Nonfat Cottage Cheese?
100 g of Nonfat Cottage Cheese has 78 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 116 g (116 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Nonfat Cottage Cheese high in protein?
Nonfat Cottage Cheese contains 11.5 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.3 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 116 g (116 g). About 66% 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 Nonfat Cottage Cheese?
Nonfat Cottage Cheese has 6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Nonfat Cottage Cheese?
Nonfat 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 Nonfat Cottage Cheese?
100 g contains 381 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 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 2503467. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 11, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0071700501623. 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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