Cottage Cheese vs Cottage Cheese
Overall, Cottage Cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cottage Cheese | Cottage Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 97 kcal | 88 kcal |
| Fat | 5 g | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 11 g | 12 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cottage Cheese has 34% less fat (3.3 g vs 5 g).
- Cottage Cheese has 29% less saturated fat (2.4 g vs 3.4 g).
- Cottage Cheese has no sugar, while Cottage Cheese has 1.6 g.
- Cottage Cheese has no salt, while Cottage Cheese has 0.8 g.
- Cottage Cheese has the better Nutri-Score.
- Cottage Cheese is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Cottage Cheese
60% cottage cheese (pasteurized milk, Pasteurized lactic cultures , rennet);39.2% pasteurized sour cream; salt; milk proteins
Cottage Cheese
Lait écrémé pasteurisé, crème (lait) pasteurisée, sel (0,7%), ferments lactiques (ait)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cottage Cheese or Cottage Cheese?
Overall, Cottage Cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Cottage Cheese has fewer calories: 88 kcal versus 97 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cottage Cheese has less sugar: 0 g versus 1.6 g per 100 g.