Calorie comparison
Cottage Cheese vs Vanilla Ice Cream
Per 100 grams, cottage cheese is the lighter choice by 109 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 | Vanilla Ice Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 | 207 |
| Protein | 11 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 11 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
🍦 Vanilla Ice Cream
1/2 cup (66 g)
137 cal
2.3 g protein · 15.8 g carbs · 7.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cottage cheese or vanilla ice cream?
Per 100 g, cottage cheese has 98 calories and vanilla ice cream has 207. Cottage Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cottage cheese or vanilla ice cream?
Cottage Cheese has 11 g of protein per 100 g; vanilla ice cream has 3.5 g. Cottage Cheese wins on protein.
Is cottage cheese or vanilla ice cream 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 cottage cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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