Calories in Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (114.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 79.8
  • Total Fat 0.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 4.6 mg
  • Sodium 469.7 mg
  • Potassium 180.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 6.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 6.0 g
  • Protein 13.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 119.7 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.1 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese contains 79.8 calories per serving (1/2 cup (114.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Protein is the dominant macronutrient at 13.0g per serving (68.4% of calories), which supports muscle repair and satiety.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ Low Calorie

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


Ingredients

Skim Milk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Lactose, Salt, Stabilizer (guar Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Carob Bean Gum), Citric Acid, Carbon Dioxide and Potassium Sorbate (maintain Freshness), Vitamin a Palmitate, Cheese Cultures.

Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers

Artificial Preservatives detected: Potassium Sorbate

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers detected: Carrageenan, Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list provided in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 79.8 kcal 4%
Cholesterol 4.6 mg 2%
Sodium 469.7 mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0 g 2%
Protein 13.0 g 26%
Calcium 119.7 mg 9%
Iron 0.1 mg 1%
Potassium 180.1 mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese accounts for 4% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from protein. Protein makes up 68.4% of the calories.

Carbs 31.6%
Protein 68.4%
Carbs 31.6% Protein 68.4%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 79.8 calories in Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 6.0 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 13.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 8.7 min
HIIT 7.4 min
Running: 13 minutes per mile 7.8 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.




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