Calorie comparison
Butter vs Cottage Cheese
Per 100 grams, cottage cheese is the lighter choice by 619 calories, while cottage cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butter | Cottage Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 98 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 11 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 4.3 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧈 Butter
1 tbsp (14 g)
100 cal
0.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
🧀 Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup (113 g)
111 cal
12.4 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 4.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butter or cottage cheese?
Per 100 g, butter has 717 calories and cottage cheese has 98. Cottage Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butter or cottage cheese?
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; cottage cheese has 11 g. Cottage Cheese wins on protein.
Is butter or cottage cheese better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward cottage cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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