Dairy & Eggs · Nutrition facts
🧀Calories in Cottage Cheese
A 1/2 cup of cottage cheese (113 g) has 111 calories, with 12.4 g protein, 3.8 g carbs and 4.9 g fat.
Calories
111
Protein
12.4 g
Carbs
3.8 g
Fat
4.9 g
Cottage Cheese nutrition by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 111 | 12.4 g | 3.8 g | 4.9 g |
| 100 g | 98 | 11 g | 3.4 g | 4.3 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 28 | 3.1 g | 1 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup (≈225 g) | 221 | 24.8 g | 7.7 g | 9.7 g |
| 200 g | 196 | 22 g | 6.8 g | 8.6 g |
Values are approximate, rounded from USDA FoodData Central and OpenFoodFacts references. Real plates vary — that's exactly why CalorieScan AI lets you correct any estimate in plain English.
Macro breakdown
- Per 100 g: 98 cal
- Per 1 oz: 28 cal
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Frequently asked
How many calories are in cottage cheese?
One 1/2 cup of cottage cheese (113 g) has about 111 calories. Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 98 calories.
How much protein is in cottage cheese?
A 1/2 cup serving of cottage cheese provides roughly 12.4 g of protein (11 g per 100 g).
What are the macros for cottage cheese?
Per 1/2 cup: 12.4 g protein, 3.8 g carbs and 4.9 g fat — that's roughly 46% protein, 14% carbs and 40% fat by calories.
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