Cottage Cheese vs Natural Cottage Cheese
Overall, Natural Cottage Cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cottage Cheese | Natural Cottage Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 97 kcal | 97 kcal |
| Fat | 5 g | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 11 g | 11.5 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
- Natural Cottage Cheese has 10% less fat (4.5 g vs 5 g).
- Natural Cottage Cheese has 12% less saturated fat (3 g vs 3.4 g).
- Cottage Cheese has no sugar, while Natural Cottage Cheese has 2.8 g.
- Natural Cottage Cheese has the better Nutri-Score.
- Natural 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
Natural Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese (milk) salt
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cottage Cheese or Natural Cottage Cheese?
Overall, Natural 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: 97 kcal versus 97 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cottage Cheese has less sugar: 0 g versus 2.8 g per 100 g.