Is Cottage Cheese Good For You? A Dietitian’s Top Picks and the Nutrition Facts

Cottage cheese is still everywhere on social media. Protein dips, cottage cheese ice cream, and even cottage cheese “chips” We are committed to it. This traditional dairy deserves all the attention because it is truly a nutritional powerhouse. The options for using cottage cheese are are limitless. You can add it to smoothies, use it as a substitute for sour cream or mayo, or whip into high-protein dips, ice cream, low-carb eggplant lasagna — even popsicles.

How much protein is in cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese has 13 to 14 grams of protein per half-cup. One cup of cottage cheese is equivalent to about four ounces of lean meat.

Does cottage cheese have lactose?

Yes, but there are only about three grams of lactose in each half cup. It goes down well with many lactose-intolerant individuals.

Does cottage cheese have casein?

Yes, cottage cheese contains slow-release casein, a slow-digesting protein that aids in muscle fueling and curbs appetite. Is there potassium in cottage cheese? Yes, cottage cheese contains potassium and sodium, two electrolytes. Compared to sports drinks, it contains three times as many electrolytes. Additionally, cottage cheese contains more than 300 milligrams of calcium per half-cup serving. Which brands have the cleanest ingredients and best taste? Our recommendations have a short, streamlined ingredient list and contain only the essentials (milk, cream, salt, cultures). They also don’t include starches, gums, thickeners or stabilizers. These ingredients are not necessary and also impact flavor and texture.