AyarındaCottage cheese (low-fat) calories
1 serving · 100 g: about 70–90 kcal. 81 kcal per 100 g: 10.4 g protein, 4.8 g carbohydrate, 2.3 g fat.
In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 100 g | 70–90 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon | 20 g | 16 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 81 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.8 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 2.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 308 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 51% · carbohydrate 24% · fat 25%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 172182. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Cottage cheese (low-fat): how many grams and calories in 1 serving?
1 serving is about 100 g on average and has about 70–90 kcal.
Cottage cheese (low-fat): how much protein does it have?
Per 100 g there are 10.4 g of protein; 1 serving (100 g) has about 10 g of protein. About 51% of its calories come from protein.
Cottage cheese (low-fat): does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 serving (100 g) has about 81 kcal: about 4% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is low (0.8 kcal per gram): you can eat more of it for the same calories. More than half of its calories come from protein.
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Meal ideas with it
- Cottage cheese and strawberries ~150 kcal
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