aim
Get started
← Back to foods
Dairy

Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is a fresh, mild cheese made from curds of cow’s milk. It is commonly eaten as a high-protein dairy food and varies in fat and sodium content by brand.

Beneficial properties

high in protein rich in calcium supports bone health contains vitamin B12 low in carbohydrates

Nutritional highlights

Cottage cheese provides protein, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, and riboflavin, with sodium levels that can be relatively high in some products.

Caution. Milk allergy, lactose intolerance, and high sodium content may be concerns for some people.

Conditions it helps with

Bruises, Sprains & Broken Bones
Includes: Broken Bones
AI-suggested link; verify during admin review.
Weak Bones / Osteoporosis
Includes: Osteoporosis
AI-suggested link; verify during admin review.
Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
AI-suggested link; verify during admin review.

Recipes featuring Cottage Cheese