Cottage Cheese vs Greek Yogurt

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Greek Yogurt is generally healthier

Greek Yogurt comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (59 vs 98), less sugar (2.8g vs 3.3g), less sodium (41mg vs 390mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Greek Yogurt

59 kcal

More Protein

Cottage Cheese

11g

More Fiber

Cottage Cheese

0g

Less Sugar

Greek Yogurt

2.8g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cottage Cheese
98
Greek Yogurt
59
Proteinper 100g
Cottage Cheese
11g
Greek Yogurt
10g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cottage Cheese
3.7g
Greek Yogurt
3.3g
Fatper 100g
Cottage Cheese
5g
Greek Yogurt
0.4g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCottage CheeseGreek YogurtDifference
Calories98kcal59kcal✓+39.0kcal
Protein11g✓10g+1.0g
Carbohydrates3.7g3.3g✓+0.4g
Fat5g0.4g✓+4.6g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar3.3g2.8g✓+0.5g
Sodium390mg41mg✓+349.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Cottage Cheese

Per 100g:98 calories
Per cup (150g):147 calories
Per serving (85g):83 calories

Greek Yogurt

Per 100g:59 calories
Per cup (150g):89 calories
Per serving (85g):50 calories

Diet Compatibility

Cottage Cheese

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVegetarian

Greek Yogurt

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Cottage Cheese

  • ✓Higher in protein (11g vs 10g)
  • ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Greek Yogurt

  • ✓Lower in calories (59 vs 98)
  • ✓Lower in carbs (3.3g vs 3.7g)
  • ✓Less sugar (2.8g vs 3.3g)
  • ✓Lower sodium (41mg vs 390mg)

Common Uses

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