Dairy & Eggs
Calories in Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese has 98 calories per 100g — that’s 111 calories in a typical serving (½ cup · 113 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving½ cup · 113 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | 111 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 12.4 g |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Sodium | 364 mg | 411 mg |
Common kitchen measures
| Measure | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | ≈ 226 g | 221 kcal |
Gram weights from USDA FoodData Central — reference values, not exact measurements.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Cottage cheese?
- Cottage cheese has 111 calories per ½ cup (113 g).
- How many calories are in 100g of Cottage cheese?
- 100g of Cottage cheese has 98 calories, 11g protein, 3.4g carbs and 4.3g fat.
- How much protein is in Cottage cheese?
- Cottage cheese has 12.4g of protein per ½ cup (113 g).
- How many calories are in 1 cup of Cottage cheese?
- 1 cup of Cottage cheese (≈ 226 g) has about 221 kcal.
Values are typical reference figures and vary with brand, preparation, and portion. This is general information, not medical or dietary advice.