Cottage cheeseVSGreek yogurt
Two protein powerhouses: the real difference is sodium and texture.
The figures
| Metric | Cottage cheese | Greek yogurt | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | 59 kcal | −39 |
| Protein | 11 g | 10 g | −1 |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 3.6 g | +0.2 |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 36 mg | −324 |
Δ reads left to right: Greek yogurt minus cottage cheese, in the row’s own unit. Neither column is marked as the winner, because the answer changes with what you came for.
Where they differ
- 360 mg against 36 mg. 10 times as much in the cottage cheese.
- 98 kcal against 59 kcal. 66% more in the cottage cheese.
- 11 g against 10 g. 10% more in the cottage cheese.
- 3.6 g against 3.4 g. 6% more in the Greek yogurt.
The verdict
Reach for the cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is higher in sodium but has a satisfying, savoury curd.
Reach for the Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is much lower in sodium and has gut-friendly probiotics with a tangy, smooth texture.
Both pack similar protein per 100 g. Pick by taste and your sodium budget: they're close on the numbers that matter most.
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