What can I add to cottage cheese?

Try adding herbs, spices, or vegetables for extra flavor.

Is cottage cheese good for weight loss?

Yes, it is high in protein and low in calories.

Yes, flavored options can add variety to your bowl.

Dairy

A creamy bowl of cottage cheese with toppings for a savory, nutritious meal.

Per 100 g

110 kcal

1 bowl

275 kcal

(250 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
12 g / 100g	4 g / 100g	5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 44% · Carbs 15% · Fat 41%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 bowl (250 g, 275 kcal) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 bowl takes about 67 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 202 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

8/10

High in protein and low in carbs, perfect for weight loss.

What can I add to cottage cheese?: Try adding herbs, spices, or vegetables for extra flavor.
Is cottage cheese good for weight loss?: Yes, it is high in protein and low in calories.
Can I use flavored cottage cheese?: Yes, flavored options can add variety to your bowl.

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