Calorie comparison
Cottage Cheese vs Yogurt
Per 100 grams, yogurt is the lighter choice by 37 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 | Yogurt |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 | 61 |
| Protein | 11 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 3.3 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
🧀 Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup (113 g)
111 cal
12.4 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 4.9 g fat
🥛 Yogurt
1 cup (245 g)
149 cal
8.6 g protein · 11.5 g carbs · 8.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cottage cheese or yogurt?
Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 98 calories and yogurt has 61. Yogurt is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cottage cheese or yogurt?
Cottage Cheese has 11 g of protein per 100 g; yogurt has 3.5 g. Cottage Cheese wins on protein.
Is cottage cheese or 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 yogurt — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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