Calorie comparison
Cottage Cheese vs Mozzarella
Per 100 grams, cottage cheese is the lighter choice by 182 calories, while mozzarella 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 | Mozzarella |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 | 280 |
| Protein | 11 g | 28 g |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 17 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
🧀 Mozzarella
1 oz (28 g)
78 cal
7.8 g protein · 0.9 g carbs · 4.8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cottage cheese or mozzarella?
Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 98 calories and mozzarella has 280. Cottage Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cottage cheese or mozzarella?
Cottage Cheese has 11 g of protein per 100 g; mozzarella has 28 g. Mozzarella wins on protein.
Is cottage cheese or mozzarella 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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