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Cottage cheese, 2% milkfat
12 g protein per 100 g, 13.6 g per 1/2 cup.
Updated 2026-10-23 - data v2026-10-23.1
USDA FoodData Central nutrition for Cottage cheese, 2% milkfat, per 100 g and per 1/2 cup (113 g).
Nutrition
| kcal | P | C | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 86 | 12 | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| Per serving (1/2 cup, 113 g) | 97 | 13.6 | 4.9 | 2.6 |
Protein per 100 kcal: 14 g
Cost
Cost per serving $0.50–$1.50
Cost midpoint $1.00
Cost per 10 g protein: $0.74
Diet and scores
Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free, Real Food (based on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)
Longevity: none noted.
Recipes using this food
None yet.
Nutrition values match USDA FoodData Central (estimate). Not medical advice.
USDA FDC ID: not yet linked.
Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Cottage cheese, 2% milkfat nutrition", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/cottage-cheese-2-milkfat, data v2026-10-23.1.