Cottage cheese

16 oz in Cottage cheeses Barcode 0071203002481
Average nutritional quality

Cottage cheese provides 106 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 9.7 g of protein. That is 10% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Cottage cheeses category and comes in a 16 oz pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.1 g · Moderate
Sugars
3.5 g · Low
Salt
1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/2 cup (113 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 106 kcal 120 kcal 95 +12%
Total fat 5.3 g 6 g 8% 3.6 +48%
Saturated fat 3.1 g 3.5 g 18% 2.3 +35%
Carbohydrates 4.4 g 5 g 2% 4 +11%
Total sugars 3.5 g 4 g 3.2 +10%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 9.7 g 11 g 22% 11.6 −16%
Salt 1 g 1.1 g 0.8 +12%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 664 Cottage cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cottage cheeses

Calories higher 16%
Sugars higher 37%
Salt higher 21%
Saturated fat higher 17%
Protein top 90%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Quantity
16 oz
Serving size
1/2 cup (113 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0071203002481

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese contains 106 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (113 g)).

How much sugar is in Cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cottage cheese healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 15, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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