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How many calories are in cottage cheese?

1/2 cup (113 g) of cottage cheese has about 110 calories, with 12.5g protein, 4.5g carbohydrates and 4.8g fat.

Cottage cheese is a fresh, mild curd cheese that's high in protein and low in fat.

Calories

110

Per serving
1/2 cup (113 g)

12.5g Protein
4.5g Carbs
4.8g Fat
0g Fiber

of which sugars: 4.1g

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages and vary by brand and preparation.

Calories and macros by amount

Amount Calories ProteinCarbsFat
1/2 cup (113 g) 110 12.5g4.5g4.8g
Per 100 g 97 11g4g4.2g

Where the calories come from

Share of calories from each macronutrient

Protein 45% Carbs 16% Fat 39%

Burn it off

Roughly how long it takes to burn 110 calories:

🚶
26
min
Walking
🏃
9
min
Running
🚴
12
min
Cycling

Estimated for a ~70 kg (154 lb) adult; your rate varies.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cottage cheese?

1/2 cup (113 g) of cottage cheese has about 110 calories, with 12.5g protein, 4.5g carbohydrates and 4.8g fat.

How much protein is in cottage cheese?

1/2 cup (113 g) of cottage cheese contains about 12.5g of protein.

How many carbs and fat are in cottage cheese?

1/2 cup (113 g) of cottage cheese contains about 4.5g of carbohydrates and 4.8g of fat.

Is cottage cheese good for weight loss?

At about 110 calories per serving, cottage cheese can fit a weight-loss plan when it suits your daily calorie budget. Log it by photo with LensNutra to stay on track.

How long does it take to burn off cottage cheese?

Burning about 110 calories takes roughly 26 minutes of walking or 9 minutes of running.

Written & maintained by the LensNutra nutrition team · Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

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