Cheese, cottage, plain

Cottage cheese is a soft, fresh cheese made from milk curds. The figures here describe plain cottage cheese, which provides protein and fat, with a smaller amount of carbohydrate. Per 100g, it contains 9.4g of protein, 6g of fat, 3.2g of saturated fat and 127mg of calcium.

Protein helps maintain muscles and other body tissues, while calcium is needed for bones and teeth. Cottage cheese also provides vitamin B12, which supports normal nerve function and the formation of red blood cells. Its saturated fat and salt content are worth noting for people monitoring these in their diet. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.