Milk and dairy products

Cottage cheese

Fresh cheese and curds 100 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Cottage cheese provides 100 kcal (418 kJ). Energy density and nutrient contents are detailed below, value by value. This food belongs to the “Fresh cheese and curds” category (“Milk and dairy products” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein12.4 g 25%

Fat4.5 g 6%

Carbohydrates2.4 g 1%

Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	100 kcal (418 kJ)C	5%
Protein	12.4 gE	25%
Fat	4.5 gA	6%
of which saturated fat	2.7 gA	14%
of which polyunsaturated	0.2 gA	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	2.4 gA	1%
of which sugars	2.2 gA	2%
Dietary fibre	0 gA	0%
Water	78.6 gA	n/a
Alcohol	0 gA	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	69 mgA	9%
Iron	0 mgA	0%
Magnesium	6 mgA	2%
Phosphorus	150 mgA	21%
Potassium	72 mgA	4%
Sodium	320 mgA	13%
Zinc	0.4 mgA	4%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0.1 µgA	2%
Vitamin B12	0.5 µgA	21%
Vitamin C	0 mgA	0%
Folate	15 µgA	8%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein25%

Fat6%

Carbohydrates1%

Dietary fibre0%

Phosphorus21%

Vitamin B1221%

Sodium13%

Calcium9%

Folate8%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Ziger white	+ 1.5 g	− 2.7 g	− 22 kcal
vs Fresh goat's cheese, spreadable	+ 1.8 g	− 7.7 g	− 62 kcal
vs Blanc battu, plain, low fat	+ 4.6 g	+ 4.5 g	+ 53 kcal
vs Curds, plain, half fat	+ 3 g	− 0.5 g	+ 1 kcal
vs Curds with at most 10% fidm	+ 1.8 g	+ 4.3 g	+ 39 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Milk and dairy products” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Emmentaler cheese, at least 45% fidm407 kcal

Feta, ewe-/goat milk281 kcal

Ziger white122 kcal

Fresh goat's cheese, spreadable162 kcal

Blanc battu, plain, low fat47 kcal

Curd, with fruits, with sugar112 kcal

Curds min. 40% fidm183 kcal

Mozzarella256 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Cottage cheese?

100 g of Cottage cheese provides 100 kcal, i.e. 418 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Cottage cheese?

100 g provides 12.4 g of protein, i.e. 25% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Cottage cheese?

100 g contains 4.5 g of fat, of which 2.7 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Cottage cheese” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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