1% cottage cheese (lactose-reduced) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 227 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein28g69% of calories
- Carbs7.3g18% of calories
- Fat2.3g13% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low fat
At a glance
One serving of 1% cottage cheese (lactose-reduced) (1 cup, 227 g) has 168 calories, with 28 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrates and 2.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (69% of calories). It is high in protein (56% DV), riboflavin (b2) (28% DV) and Vitamin B12 (60% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein56%
- Riboflavin (B2)28%
- Vitamin B1260%
- Phosphorus43%
- Selenium37%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B612%
- Calcium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium22%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (227 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 25 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 27 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 60% |
| Choline | 40 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 120 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 304 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 20 μg | 37% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 7 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 25 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 168 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 32minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 24minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in 1% cottage cheese (lactose-reduced)?
One serving of 1% cottage cheese (lactose-reduced) (1 cup) has 168 calories, which works out to 74 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is 1% cottage cheese (lactose-reduced) high in protein?
Yes. It has 28 g of protein per serving, and 69% of its calories come from protein (17 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is 1% cottage cheese (lactose-reduced) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in 1% cottage cheese (lactose-reduced)?
499 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in 1% cottage cheese (lactose-reduced)?
5.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
