Side-by-side comparison

Cottage cheese (low-fat) vs Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)

Cottage cheese (low-fat) wins by 1 points on FoodScore. Nutrient breakdown below — green values are better per field.

Verdict

FoodScore: Cottage cheese (low-fat) scores 71/100, Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) scores 70/100. Cottage cheese (low-fat) wins by 1 points on protein (11g vs 10.3g per 100 g).

0/ 100

dairy

Cottage cheese (low-fat)

Good · 1/2 cup

0/ 100

dairy

Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)

Good · 1 container

Per 100gCottage cheese (low-fat)Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)

Calories81 kcal59 kcal

Protein11 g10.3 g

Fiber0 g0 g

Total fat1.1 g0.4 g

Saturated fat0.5 g0.1 g

Added sugar0 g0 g

Sodium321 mg36 mg

Potassium104 mg141 mg

Calcium83 mg110 mg

Iron0 mg0.07 mg

Comparison uses per-100g nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central. Each field is marked in green for the option that is healthier on that specific row — but the final FoodScore weighs all fields together plus processing level (NOVA) to produce a single 0–100 number.