Cheese, cottage
Regular fat creamed cottage cheese, prepared by curdling, salting, draining and washing cows milk to produce an unripened, white curd cheese.
Source: Analysed
Per 100g of edible portion
- Energy
- 556kJ
- Protein
- 17.0g
- Fat, total
- 5.7g
- Total dietary fibre
- 0g
- Total sugars
- 1.8g
- Sodium
- 277mg
Nutrition by serving size
One standard serve is 120 g: 20.4 g protein, 0 g fibre, 667 kJ. Choose another measure or enter grams.
Measure source: Australian Dietary Guidelines serve (FSANZ AUSNUT 2023).
| Nutrient | In 120 g | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 667 kJ (159 kcal) | 556 kJ |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 17.0 g |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 5.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 332 mg | 277 mg |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 89 mg |
| Iron | 0.06 mg | 0.05 mg |
Protein relative to energy: 3.1 g per 100 kJ. This ratio is the same at any amount.
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in cheese?
Cheese, cottage contains approximately 133 calories (556 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in cheese?
There are 17g of protein per 100g of cheese, cottage.
How much sugar is in cheese?
Cheese, cottage contains 1.8g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese, cottage has 5.7g of total fat per 100g.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Every measured nutrient, grouped by category. Tap a nutrient to see the 50 richest foods for it.
Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 556 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 556 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 75.4 g |
| Protein | 17.0 g |
| Nitrogen | 2.4 g |
| Fat, total | 5.7 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 0 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 1.8 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 1.8 g |
Carbohydrates
10 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0 g |
| Glucose | 0 g |
| Sucrose | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0 g |
| Lactose | 1.8 g |
| Galactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
Minerals
17 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 89.0 mg |
| Chromium | 3.6 ug |
| Chloride | 523 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg |
| Iodine | 15.3 ug |
| Iron | 0.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.0 mg |
| Manganese | 0.0040 mg |
| Molybdenum | 5.2 ug |
| Nickel | 1.0 ug |
| Phosphorus | 143 mg |
| Potassium | 123 mg |
| Selenium | 5.7 ug |
| Sodium | 277 mg |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg |
| Retinol | 31.0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 38.0 ug |
Vitamins
23 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alpha-carotene | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene | 44.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 44.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.28 mg |
| Niacin | 0.46 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 4.0 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 4.5 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.04 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0.50 ug |
| Folate, natural | 3.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 3.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0.02 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0.02 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg |
Fatty Acids
29 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| C4 | 0.35 g |
| C6 | 0.17 g |
| C8 | 0.08 g |
| C10 | 0.17 g |
| C12 | 0.18 g |
| C14 | 0.55 g |
| C15 | 0.06 g |
| C16 | 1.3 g |
| C17 | 0.03 g |
| C18 | 0.53 g |
| C20 | 0.01 g |
| C22 | 0 g |
| C24 | 0 g |
| Total saturated fatty acids | 3.5 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 1.4 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0.19 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0.07 g |
| C18:3w6 | 1.8 mg |
| C20:2w6 | 0 mg |
| C20:3w3 | 0 mg |
| C20:3w6 | 0 mg |
| C20:4w6 | 0 mg |
| C20:5w3 | 3.6 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 1.8 mg |
| C22:4w6 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.27 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 5.4 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 253 mg |
Amino Acids
1 nutrient| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 234 mg |
Organic Acids
6 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Acetic acid | 0.10 g |
| Citric acid | 0 g |
| Lactic acid | 1.6 g |
| Malic acid | 0.10 g |
| Propionic acid | 0 g |
| Quinic acid | 0 g |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 1.4 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 22.0 mg |
Recipes that use cheese
Recipes on this site with this food in the ingredient list, largest amount per serve first.
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Source and method
Nutrient values: Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, per 100 g of edible portion. Standard serves and household measures: AUSNUT 2023 food measures and Australian Dietary Guidelines profiles. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Portion values on this site are calculated from the per 100 g figures.
Food key: F002435. Derivation of the nutrient profile: Analysed.