USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Cottage Cheese?
Per 100g, Cottage Cheese has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 8/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Protein. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
8/100
6 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 0.5 cups (113g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 0.5 cups |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 92 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 12 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 1 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 373 mg |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 118 mg |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 125 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Folate | 9 µg | 10 µg |
Where Cottage Cheese contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin B12
31%
0.5 µg per 100g
Phosphorus
27%
150 mg per 100g
Protein
20%
11 g per 100g
Calcium
16%
111 mg per 100g
Sat fat
1 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
330 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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