Cottage Cheese
Low calorie densityCalories per 100 g
88
Density
0.88kcal/g
Protein / 100g
9.7g
Carbs / 100g
4.4g
Fat / 100g
4.4g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Cottage Cheese has 0.88 calories per gram (88 per 100 g). Filling foods that keep portions generous while staying easy on your calorie budget. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Cup | 114 g | 100 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 88 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein9.7 g / 100 g40% of calories
- Carbs4.4 g / 100 g18% of calories
- Fat4.4 g / 100 g41% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Cottage Cheese is 5.9× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.88 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Cottage Cheese is 1.9× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.88 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Cottage Cheese is 2.9× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.88 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about cottage cheese
- How many calories are in 100 grams of cottage cheese?
- Cottage Cheese contains 88 calories per 100 g, along with 9.7 g of protein, 4.4 g of carbohydrates, and 4.4 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of cottage cheese?
- Cottage Cheese has a calorie density of 0.88 kcal per gram, which places it in the low tier (0.6 – 1.5 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 1/2 cup of cottage cheese?
- One 1/2 cup of Cottage Cheese weighs about 114 g and provides roughly 100 calories.
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