# Cottage cheese, 2% milkfat nutrition: 12 g protein per 100 g | Macro Friendly Meals

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.

## Real food (2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)

Classification: pass (DAIRY). Cite: DGA p3.

Added sugar per serving: 0 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)

Scores are not on the finder list for this food.

Longevity: none noted.

## Recipes using this food

None yet.

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Nutrition values match USDA FoodData Central (estimate). Not medical advice.

USDA FDC ID: not yet linked.

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