Calories in cottage cheese
Cottage cheese (1 cup, 226 g) has 183 calories, with 23.6 g of protein, 10.8 g of carbohydrates and 5.1 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 81 kcal.
Values are for Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Cottage cheese (2%)
Per 1 cup (226 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in cottage cheese by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 81 | 10.4 g | 4.8 g | 2.3 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 92 | 11.8 g | 5.4 g | 2.6 g |
| 1 cup (not packed) | 226 g | 183 | 23.6 g | 10.8 g | 5.1 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 23 | 3 g | 1.3 g | 0.6 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 51%Carbs 23%Fat 26%
Cottage cheese (2%) has a low energy density (0.8 kcal per gram). It provides 12.9 g of protein per 100 kcal, which makes it a lean protein source.
Eggs & dairy: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skim milk | 34 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.1 g |
| 2% milk | 50 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 2 g |
| Egg white | 52 | 10.9 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) | 59 | 10.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Whole milk | 61 | 3.1 g | 4.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Plain yogurt (whole milk) | 61 | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Cottage cheese (2%) | 81 | 10.4 g | 4.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Egg | 143 | 12.6 g | 0.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g | 1.6 g | 11 g |
| Hard-boiled egg | 155 | 12.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g | 0.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Feta cheese | 265 | 14.2 g | 3.9 g | 21.5 g |
| Mozzarella | 299 | 22.2 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Cream cheese | 350 | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Parmesan (grated) | 420 | 28.4 g | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Butter | 717 | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 81.1 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172182. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cottage cheese?
183 calories in 1 cup (226 g), or 81 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in cottage cheese?
23.6 g of protein in 1 cup (226 g) (10.4 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in cottage cheese?
10.8 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup (226 g).