Original cottage cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Giant Eagle
Original cottage cheese contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/2 cup, 113 g (113 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from protein, with 40% from fat and 18% from carbohydrates (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 | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium L | 354 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.5 g | |
| Protein L | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Calcium L | 80 mg | 6% |
| Iron L | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium L | 133 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 42%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 40%
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
- Protein10.6 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)
- Fat4.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium354 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 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 | 110 kcal | 97 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 10.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 354 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Giant Eagle
- Barcode
- 0030034008017
- Label serving
- 1/2 cup (113 g)
- Category
- Cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cultured nonfat milk, milk, cream, contains less than 2% of: nonfat milk, whey, salt, maltodextrin, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, natural flavor, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide (to preserve freshness), enzyme.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| baby bel Babybel | 97 | 7.1 g | 9.8 g | 3.5 g |
| Cottage cheese Berkeley Farms | 97 | 10.6 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese 4% Milkfat Dutch Farms | 97 | 11.5 g | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Cottage cheese natural Piątnica | 97 | 11 g | 2 g | 5 g |
| Remke Markets, Cottage Cheese Supervalu Inc. | 97 | 10.6 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Tvaroch hrudkovitý Tami | 97 | 17 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Cottage Cheese Krasnystaw | 97 | 11 g | 2 g | 5 g |
| קוטג' עם שום שמיר תנובה | 97 | 11 g | 2 g | 5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original cottage cheese?
100 g of Original cottage cheese has 97 kcal. Serving, 1/2 cup, 113 g (113 g): about 110 kcal.
Is Original cottage cheese high in protein?
Original cottage cheese contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in serving, 1/2 cup, 113 g (113 g). About 42% 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 Original cottage cheese?
Original 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 Original cottage cheese?
Original cottage cheese contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Original cottage cheese?
100 g contains 354 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 16, 2023. 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 2407250. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 15, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0030034008017. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 16, 2023. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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