Calorie comparison
Cottage Cheese vs Skim Milk
Per 100 grams, skim milk is the lighter choice by 64 calories, while cottage cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cottage Cheese | Skim Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 | 34 |
| Protein | 11 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧀 Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup (113 g)
111 cal
12.4 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 4.9 g fat
🥛 Skim Milk
1 cup (245 g)
83 cal
8.3 g protein · 12.3 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cottage cheese or skim milk?
Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 98 calories and skim milk has 34. Skim Milk is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cottage cheese or skim milk?
Cottage Cheese has 11 g of protein per 100 g; skim milk has 3.4 g. Cottage Cheese wins on protein.
Is cottage cheese or skim milk better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward skim milk — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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