Cottage cheese

in Plain cottage cheeses Barcode 5038382004595
Average nutritional quality
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Cottage cheese provides 144 kcal per 100 g, with 2.3 g of sugars and 8.4 g of protein. That is 10% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Plain cottage cheeses category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
11 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
6.9 g · High
Sugars
2.3 g · Low
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 144 kcal 92 +57%
Total fat 11 g 3.6 +206%
Saturated fat 6.9 g 2.3 +196%
Carbohydrates 2.9 g 2.9
Total sugars 2.3 g 2.6 −10%
Protein 8.4 g 11.9 −29%
Salt 0.8 g 0.7 +10%

Category average across 154 Plain cottage cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other plain cottage cheeses

Calories higher 2%
Sugars lower 38%
Salt higher 47%
Saturated fat higher 1%
Protein top 99%

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

Product details

Labels & certifications
OrganicNo added sugarSoil Association Organic
Sold in
France
Barcode
5038382004595

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese contains 144 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese has 2.3 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 March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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