DAIRY · per 100g edible portion
Cottage Cheese
Nutrition facts for cottage cheese (creamed, large or small curd) — measured values from USDA FoodData Central, standardized to a 100g basis.
Ranks in 8 of 8 tracked rankings
Energy
98kcal
per 100g
Per 1 cup, large curd (not packed) (210 g): 206 kcal · 23.4 g protein · 7.1 g carbs · 9 g fat
Protein
11.1g
Carbs
3.4g
Fiber
0g
Fat
4.3g
Macronutrient mix
Share of calories from each macro (Atwater 4/4/9 kcal per g)
Serving sizes
Household measures
| Measure | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113 g | 111 kcal | 12.6 g | 3.8 g | 4.9 g |
| 1 cup, large curd (not packed) | 210 g | 206 kcal | 23.4 g | 7.1 g | 9 g |
| 1 cup, small curd (not packed) | 225 g | 221 kcal | 25 g | 7.6 g | 9.7 g |
Measures from USDA food portion data; per-serving values are derived from the measured per-100g values.
Full profile
Nutrition facts per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 11.12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.38 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2.67 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.72 g |
| Calcium | 83 mg |
| Iron | 0.07 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 159 mg |
| Potassium | 104 mg |
| Sodium | 315 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 37 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 µg |
| Folate | 12 µg |
Common questions
Cottage Cheese FAQ
How many calories in 1 cup, large curd (not packed) of cottage cheese?
1 cup, large curd (not packed) of cottage cheese (210 g) provides about 206 kcal. Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 98 kcal.
How much protein in cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese contains 11.1 g of protein per 100 g — about 23.4 g per 1 cup, large curd (not packed) (210 g).
Is cottage cheese high in fiber?
Cottage cheese has 0 g of fiber per 100 g and ranks #50 of 58 tracked foods for fiber.
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Data Provenance
USDA FoodData Central
SR Legacy
- Source
- USDA FoodData Central
- FDC ID
- 172179
- Basis
- 100 g edible portion
- Record type
- SR Legacy
- Retrieved
- November 10, 2026