Calorie comparison
Cottage Cheese vs Sour Cream
Per 100 grams, cottage cheese is the lighter choice by 100 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 | Sour Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 | 198 |
| Protein | 11 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 19 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
🥛 Sour Cream
1 tbsp (12 g)
24 cal
0.3 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 2.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cottage cheese or sour cream?
Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 98 calories and sour cream has 198. Cottage Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cottage cheese or sour cream?
Cottage Cheese has 11 g of protein per 100 g; sour cream has 2.4 g. Cottage Cheese wins on protein.
Is cottage cheese or sour cream 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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