Cottage cheese (creamed) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, small curd (not packed) · 225 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein25g46% of calories
- Carbs7.6g14% of calories
- Fat9.7g40% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Cottage cheese (creamed) (1 cup, small curd (not packed), 225 g) has 221 calories, with 25 g of protein, 7.6 g of carbohydrates and 9.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (46% of calories). It is high in protein (50% DV), riboflavin (b2) (28% DV) and Vitamin B12 (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 36% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein50%
- Riboflavin (B2)28%
- Vitamin B1240%
- Pantothenic acid25%
- Phosphorus51%
- Selenium40%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium36%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, small curd (not packed) (225 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 83 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 27 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 40% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 25% |
| Choline | 41 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 187 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 358 mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 22 μg | 40% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 27 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 71 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 6 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 81 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 221 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 42minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 31minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cottage cheese (creamed)?
One serving of Cottage cheese (creamed) (1 cup, small curd (not packed)) has 221 calories, which works out to 98 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cottage cheese (creamed) high in protein?
Yes. It has 25 g of protein per serving, and 46% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Cottage cheese (creamed) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cottage cheese (creamed)?
819 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cottage cheese (creamed)?
6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
