Cheese, Cottage
Cheese, Cottage belongs to the eggs & dairy category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 74 kcal with 12.4 g of protein, 1 g of fat, 3.2 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is protein — 25% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the high protein foods: the best sources to eat guide). Related entries in the same group include Cheese, Cotija and Cheese, Cottage, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein70.7%12.4 g
- Fat12.8%1 g
- Carbs16.5%3.2 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 74 kcal | 4% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% |
| Total Fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 11 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Cheese, Cottage?
- A 100 g serving of Cheese, Cottage has 74 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Cheese, Cottage?
- Per 100 g there are 12.4 g of protein — about 25% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Cheese, Cottage?
- Per 100 g there are 1 g of fat and 3.2 g of carbohydrate, including 0.6 g of fiber.
- What nutrients is Cheese, Cottage high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Protein (25% DV).
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