Calorie comparison
Cottage Cheese vs Greek Yogurt
Per 100 grams, greek yogurt is the lighter choice by 39 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 | Cottage Cheese | Greek Yogurt |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 | 59 |
| Protein | 11 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 0.4 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
🧀 Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup (113 g)
111 cal
12.4 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 4.9 g fat
🥛 Greek Yogurt
1 container (170 g)
100 cal
17 g protein · 6.1 g carbs · 0.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cottage cheese or greek yogurt?
Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 98 calories and greek yogurt has 59. Greek Yogurt is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cottage cheese or greek yogurt?
Cottage Cheese has 11 g of protein per 100 g; greek yogurt has 10 g. Cottage Cheese wins on protein.
Is cottage cheese or greek yogurt 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 greek yogurt — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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