Calories and macros in cottage cheese

108 calories in half a cup of cottage cheese (105 g): 12.2 g protein, 4.8 g carbs and 4.4 g fat.

Per 100 g (regular cottage cheese): 103 kcal · 11.6 g protein · 4.6 g carbs · 4.2 g fat.

Regular cottage cheese: per serving
Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g	103 kcal	11.6 g	4.6 g	4.2 g
1 cup (US) · 210 g	216 kcal	24.4 g	9.7 g	8.9 g
½ cup · 105 g	108 kcal	12.2 g	4.8 g	4.4 g

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Values per 100 g
Version	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Regular cottage cheese	103 kcal	11.6 g	4.6 g	4.2 g
Low-fat cottage cheese	82 kcal	11 g	4.3 g	2.3 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 45%
Carbs 18%
Fat 37%

Estimated with 4 kcal per gram of protein or carbs and 9 per gram of fat, so it may not match the measured calories exactly.

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Type or say: “Had 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with pineapple for dinner.”

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FAQ

How many calories are in half a cup of cottage cheese?

108 calories in half a cup of cottage cheese (105 g): 12.2 g protein, 4.8 g carbs and 4.4 g fat.

How much protein is in cottage cheese?

100 g of cottage cheese has 11.6 g of protein: 45% of its calories.

How do I log cottage cheese in Fituba?

Type something like “Had 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with pineapple for dinner.” Fituba recognizes the food and the amount, works out its calories and macros from references like this one, and lets you fix the serving.

Sources and limits

Generic reference from USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021–2023 (public domain, CC0): Regular cottage cheese, FDC 2705748 · Low-fat cottage cheese, FDC 2705756. Cups are US cups. A different brand, recipe or preparation can vary: if you have the label, use it. This data describes foods; it isn't advice on how much to eat.

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