Protein in cottage cheese by portion
| Portion | Protein |
|---|---|
| cup (226 g) | 25 g |
| half cup (113 g) | 12 g |
| 100 g | 11 g |
Typical values. Brands and recipes vary, so check the label when you have one.
How cottage cheese compares
Cottage cheese ranks #34 of 44 common high-protein foods by protein per 100 g. Here it is next to similar foods:
How much cottage cheese to hit your target
273 gof cottage cheese gives you 30 g of protein, a typical meal
20%of a 126 g daily target in one cup of cottage cheese
9%of a 126 g daily target in 100 g
126 g is the target for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult who wants to build muscle. Your number depends on your weight and goal: calculate your daily protein.
Questions about protein in cottage cheese
How much protein is in one cup of cottage cheese?
One cup of cottage cheese (226 g) has about 25 g of protein. Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 11 g.
Is cottage cheese high in protein?
It is a good source. Cottage cheese has 11 g of protein per 100 g, which ranks #34 of the 44 foods in our list. It works well alongside a richer protein source.
How much cottage cheese do I need for 30 g of protein?
About 273 g, or about 1 cup, gives you 30 g of protein, a typical amount for one meal.
