Calories in cottage cheese
Cottage cheese has about 100 kcal and 11 g of protein per 100 g, and reduced-fat versions closer to 75 kcal.
By the Calori team · Updated · 3 min read
Cottage cheese calories by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g, standard | 98 kcal | 11 g | 3.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Portion (150 g) | 147 kcal | 16.5 g | 5.1 g | 6.5 g |
| 300 g tub | 294 kcal | 33 g | 10.2 g | 12.9 g |
| 100 g, reduced fat | 75–80 kcal |
Cottage cheese nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 98 kcal (410 kJ) |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g |
| of which sugars | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.
Ways to eat it
Cottage cheese works on rice cakes, in jacket potatoes, mixed into scrambled eggs or with fruit. It has more protein per calorie than most cheese.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in cottage cheese?
- About 11 g per 100 g, or around 33 g in a 300 g tub.
- Is cottage cheese good for weight loss?
- Yes. It is high in protein and low in calories, especially the reduced-fat kind.
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