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USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density11.3 g protein per 100 kcal
| Diet | Why |
|---|---|
| ✓ Keto | 3.4 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 98 |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 110.7 |
| 1 cup, large curd (not packed) | 210 g | 205.8 |
| 1 cup, small curd (not packed) | 225 g | 220.5 |
Cheese (cottage, creamed, large or small curd) delivers 11.3 g of protein per 100 calories — see where it ranks →
Half a cup of creamed cottage cheese delivers about 12 g of protein for 98 calories, and blended smooth it plays ricotta, sour cream, or cream sauce with a fraction of the fat. It's the protein star of the moment for a reason. Top with pineapple if you like the retro version — still works.
Cheese (cottage, creamed, large or small curd) has 98 calories per 100 grams, which is about 110.7 calories per 4 oz.
Cheese (cottage, creamed, large or small curd) has 11.1 g of protein per 100 grams — 11.3 g of protein per 100 calories.
Cheese (cottage, creamed, large or small curd) has 3.4 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Cheese (cottage, creamed, large or small curd) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).