Cottage Cheese — Calories and Macros

Low-fat 2%. Slow-digesting casein protein.

Good proteinLow calorie density
180cal

per 1 cup low-fat (226g)
9% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

25g

Carbs

8g

Fat

5g

Fiber

0g

Sugar

8g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

80

Protein

11.1g

Carbs

3.5g

Fat

2.2g

Fiber

0g

Sugar

3.5g

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Common questions

How many calories are in cottage cheese?

1 cup low-fat (226g) of cottage cheese has 180 calories, with 25g protein, 8g carbs, and 5g fat.

How much protein is in cottage cheese?

Cottage Cheese has 25g of protein per 1 cup low-fat (226g). That is about 14g per 100 calories, a solid amount of protein for its calories.

Is cottage cheese good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Cottage Cheese is high in protein for its calories and filling, so it makes a strong staple on a cut.

Is cottage cheese healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings protein. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, cottage cheese is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.