Cottage cheese (2% fat)
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 92 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0 g |
| Fat | 2.0 g |
| Carbs | 10.9 g |
Cottage cheese (2% fat) is a fresh, soft curd cheese made from cow's milk, sold in its unaged state and eaten as-is or used in cooking. It is commonly served as a snack with fruit, stirred into dips, or used as a lower-fat substitute for ricotta in baked dishes. Per 100 g, it provides 92 kcal, 8 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 10.9 g of carbohydrates, with 4 g coming from sugars and 0.6 g from fibre — making it a relatively high-protein dairy option at this calorie level. It contributes 148 mg of phosphorus, 140 mg of potassium and 103 mg of calcium per 100 g, alongside 25 mcg of vitamin A. Suitable for vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in cottage cheese (2% fat)?
Cottage cheese with 2% fat contains 92 kcal per 100 g. A typical half-cup serving weighs around 113 g, coming to approximately 104 kcal.
How much protein is in cottage cheese (2% fat)?
Cottage cheese (2% fat) provides 8 g of protein per 100 g, which is relatively high for a dairy product at this calorie level. A half-cup serving delivers around 9 g of protein.
Is cottage cheese (2% fat) gluten-free?
Yes, plain cottage cheese (2% fat) is naturally gluten-free, as it is made from milk without any gluten-containing ingredients. It appears on the gluten-free diet compatibility list, though flavoured or processed varieties should always be checked for additives.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 92.0 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0 g |
| Fat | 2.0 g |
| Carbs | 10.9 g |
| Sugars | 4.0 g |
| Fiber | 0.60 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.1 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.46 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.070 g |
| Trans | 0.070 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.010 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.048 g |
| Cholesterol | 7.8 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 103 mg |
| Iron | 0.030 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 148 mg |
| Potassium | 140 mg |
| Sodium | 41.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.51 mg |
| Copper | 0.016 mg |
| Manganese | 0.015 mg |
| Selenium | 11.9 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 25.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 21.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0.69 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.75 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.080 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.026 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.090 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.51 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 8.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 mcg |
| Choline | 16.3 mg |
