Cottage Cheese vs Protein Cottage Cheese
Overall, Cottage Cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 4.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cottage Cheese | Protein Cottage Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | b |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 88 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 2 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Protein | 12 g | 15 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
- Protein Cottage Cheese has 13% fewer calories (77 kcal vs 88 kcal).
- Protein Cottage Cheese has 55% less fat (1.5 g vs 3.3 g).
- Protein Cottage Cheese has 58% less saturated fat (1 g vs 2.4 g).
- Cottage Cheese has 20% less sugar (1.6 g vs 2 g).
- Cottage Cheese has no salt, while Protein Cottage Cheese has 1.6 g.
- Protein Cottage Cheese has 20% more protein (15 g vs 12 g).
- Cottage Cheese has the better Nutri-Score.
- Cottage Cheese is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Cottage Cheese
Lait écrémé pasteurisé, crème (lait) pasteurisée, sel (0,7%), ferments lactiques (ait)
Protein Cottage Cheese
Pasteurised semi-skimmed cow’s milk, milk protein, salt, modified starch, preservative (potassium ascorbic), lactic acid bacteria, rennet (microbial). Minimum fat in dry content 8.3%. Maximum moisture content 84%
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cottage Cheese or Protein 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?
Protein Cottage Cheese has fewer calories: 77 kcal versus 88 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cottage Cheese has less sugar: 1.6 g versus 2 g per 100 g.