How many carbs are in cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese (1 cup, small curd (not packed)) has 6 g of total carbs and 0 g of fiber, which is 6 g of net carbs. Per 100 g: 2.7 g carbs, 2.7 g net carbs.
Carbs & keto check
Is cottage cheese keto? Carbs in cottage cheese
Keto-friendly
Yes. Cottage cheese is keto-friendly: 6 g net carbs per serving (1 cup, small curd (not packed)) and 2.7 g per 100 g.
Net carbs · 1 cup, small curd (not packed)6 g
Net carbs · 100 g2.7 g
Total carbs6 g
Fiber0 g
Calories232
Protein28.1 g
741 g of cottage cheese = a whole 20 g net carb day
Nutrition
Carbs in cottage cheese by serving
Net carbs = total carbs − fiber. Values from the Keto.app food database.
| Serving | Net carbs | Carbs | Fiber | kcal | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | 0 g | 103 | 12.5 g | 4.5 g |
| 1 cup, small curd (not packed) (225 g) | 6 g | 6 g | 0 g | 232 | 28.1 g | 10.1 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 3 g | 3 g | 0 g | 116 | 14.1 g | 5.1 g |
| 1 cup, large curd (not packed) (210 g) | 5.6 g | 5.6 g | 0 g | 216 | 26.2 g | 9.5 g |
From Keto.app data
What keto dieters actually log
Cottage cheese has been added to Keto.app food diaries 36,910 times over about 10 years.
Most-logged results for “cottage cheese”
- Cottage Cheese36,910
- Horizon Organic Cottage Cheese1,611
- Great Value 4% Cottage Cheese7,998
- Hiland Cottage Cheese829
- Good Culture Organic Cottage Cheese3,368
Times logged by Keto.app users, over about 10 years.
FAQ
Cottage cheese on keto
Is cottage cheese keto friendly?
Yes. Cottage cheese is keto-friendly: 6 g net carbs per serving (1 cup, small curd (not packed)) and 2.7 g per 100 g.
How much cottage cheese can I eat on keto?
On a strict 20 g net carb day, 741 g of cottage cheese would use your entire carb budget. Most people on keto keep it to normal portions.
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