Calorie comparison
Cheddar Cheese vs Cottage Cheese
Per 100 grams, cottage cheese is the lighter choice by 305 calories, while cheddar 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 | Cheddar Cheese | Cottage Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 | 98 |
| Protein | 25 g | 11 g |
| Carbs | 1.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 33 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
🧀 Cheddar Cheese
1 slice (28 g)
113 cal
7 g protein · 0.4 g carbs · 9.2 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, cheddar cheese or cottage cheese?
Per 100 g, cheddar cheese has 403 calories and cottage cheese has 98. Cottage Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheddar cheese or cottage cheese?
Cheddar Cheese has 25 g of protein per 100 g; cottage cheese has 11 g. Cheddar Cheese wins on protein.
Is cheddar cheese 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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