Fat-free cottage cheese is relatively low in calories and contains no cholesterol. A good source of protein, it also provides nutrients such as potassium and calcium.
Calories
One cup of fat-free cottage cheese, uncreamed and dry, contains about 104 calories, according to the USDA's National Nutrient Database. Most commercially prepared brands of fat-free cottage cheese, as listed on CalorieKing.com, contain from 140 to 190 calories per cup.
Nutrients
Fat-free cottage cheese contains 199 mg of potassium per cup, almost 15 g of protein and 125 mg of calcium.
Benefits
Fat-free cottage cheese is a recommended food for a heart-healthy diet, according to Drugs.com.
Comparisons
Low-fat cottage is slightly higher in calories than the fat-free version. One cup of low-fat cottage cheese, 1 percent milk fat, contains about 163 calories. When the milk fat is increased to 2 percent, the calorie content per cup increases to 194.
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