Small Curd Cottage Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Best Choice
Small Curd Cottage Cheese contains 105 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from protein 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 | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium L | 421 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.5 g | |
| Protein L | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A L | 52.5 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.1 mg | 1% |
| 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 40%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein9.7 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 fat2.6 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium421 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 175 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 | 105 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 428 mg | 421 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Best Choice
- Barcode
- 0070038365914
- Quantity
- 24 oz
- Label serving
- 0.5 cup (114 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
Skim milk, cream, lactose, salt, stabilizer (maltodextrin, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, xanthan gum, carob bean gum), potassium sorbate, citric acid, and carbon dioxide (maintains freshness), cheese cultures.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodujuust klassikaline 5% Alma | 105 | 12.5 g | 2.6 g | 5 g |
| Byrne Dairy, Cottage Cheese Byrne Dairy Inc. | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Dairy Fresh, Ricotta Cheese Detroit City Dairy Inc. | 105 | 12.3 g | 3.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Morning Fresh Farms, Small Curd Cottage Cheese Merchants Distributors Inc. | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese Harris Teeter | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Cottage Cheese Harris Teeter | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Small Curd Cottage Cheese Highland Crest | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Penn maid dairy, minimum small curd dairy cottage cheese Penn Maid Dairy | 105 | 12.3 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Small Curd Cottage Cheese?
100 g of Small Curd Cottage Cheese has 105 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g): about 120 kcal.
How much protein is in Small Curd Cottage Cheese?
Small Curd Cottage Cheese contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 114 g (114 g). About 40% 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 Small Curd Cottage Cheese?
Small Curd 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 Small Curd Cottage Cheese?
Small Curd Cottage Cheese contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Small Curd Cottage Cheese?
100 g contains 421 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 February 1, 2025. 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 2115730. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 17, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0070038365914. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 1, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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