Dairy & eggs

Cottage cheese: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 98 kcal, 11 g protein, 3.4 g carbohydrates and 4.3 g fat. A typical serving (1 pot, 200 g) provides about 196 kcal.

Amount
Energy

196 kcal

824 kJ · 10% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein22 g · 46%
Carbohydrates6.8 g · 14%
Fat8.6 g · 40%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 pot · 200 g
Energy412 kJ / 98 kcal824 kJ / 196 kcal
Fat4.3 g8.6 g
of which saturates1.7 g3.4 g
Carbohydrate3.4 g6.8 g
of which sugars2.7 g5.3 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein11 g22 g
Salt0.79 g1.6 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cottage cheese?

98 kcal (412 kJ) per 100 g. 1 pot (200 g) provides about 196 kcal.

How much protein is in cottage cheese?

11 g protein per 100 g; 1 pot (200 g) has about 22 g. That is 46% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd”, FDC ID 172179. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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