Is cottage cheese keto?
Cottage cheese
Keto-friendly Yes — cottage cheese is keto-friendly.
High in protein with a moderate amount of lactose. Choose full-fat and keep to about half a cup.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup · 113 g- Net carbs
- 3.8g
- Calories
- 111kcal
- Protein
- 13g
- Fat
- 4.9g
- Total carbs
- 3.8 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 19%
0.2× the daily limit
About 147 g of cottage cheese adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.3 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | 98 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 3.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 13 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 4.9 g | 4.3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is cottage cheese keto?
Yes — cottage cheese is keto-friendly. High in protein with a moderate amount of lactose. Choose full-fat and keep to about half a cup.
How many net carbs are in cottage cheese?
½ cup (113 g) of cottage cheese has about 3.8 g net carbs (3.8 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.4 g net carbs.
How much cottage cheese can I eat on keto?
About 147 g of cottage cheese adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.3 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 19% of your carbs.
