Cottage Cheese vs Queso fresco cottage
Overall, Queso fresco cottage 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 | Queso fresco cottage |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 97 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Fat | 5 g | 4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 11 g | 13 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | Milk | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Queso fresco cottage has 20% less fat (4 g vs 5 g).
- Queso fresco cottage has 24% less saturated fat (2.6 g vs 3.4 g).
- Cottage Cheese has no sugar, while Queso fresco cottage has 1.6 g.
- Queso fresco cottage has 15% more protein (13 g vs 11 g).
- Queso fresco cottage has the better Nutri-Score.
- Queso fresco cottage 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
Queso fresco cottage
Leche de vaca desnatada pasteurizada, nata, sal, conservador (E202), fermentos lácticos, cuajo microbiano.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cottage Cheese or Queso fresco cottage?
Overall, Queso fresco cottage 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?
Queso fresco cottage has fewer calories: 93 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.