Is cottage cheese good for weight loss?

Yes, it's low in calories and high in protein, keeping you full.

Can I eat cottage cheese on a lactose-free diet?

Some lactose-free options are available.

Try it in smoothies, salads, or as a topping for fruit.

Dairy

A soft, creamy cheese packed with protein and low in fat.

Per 100 g

98 kcal

1/2 cup

110 kcal

(113 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
11 g / 100g	3 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 48% · Carbs 13% · Fat 39%

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

1/2 cup (113 g, 110 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1/2 cup takes about 27 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Cottage Cheese 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 12, 2026.

9/10

A great addition to a weight loss diet due to its high protein and low calorie count.

Is cottage cheese good for weight loss?: Yes, it's low in calories and high in protein, keeping you full.
Can I eat cottage cheese on a lactose-free diet?: Some lactose-free options are available.
How should I incorporate cottage cheese into my diet?: Try it in smoothies, salads, or as a topping for fruit.

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