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Head to headGreek Yogurt (Nonfat) vs Cottage Cheese (2%)
The two high-protein dairy staples, graded side by side.
Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) takes it, 67 to 50. A 17-point gap. 10g protein per 100g at 59 calories — plus live cultures. The dairy S-tier candidate. Cottage Cheese (2%)’s case: Casein-heavy slow protein — great before bed.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) per 100g | Cottage Cheese (2%) per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 ● | 90 |
| Protein | 10g | 12g ● |
| Total Fat | 0.4g ● | 2g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g ● | 1.2g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Sodium | 36mg ● | 349mg |
| Cholesterol | 5mg ● | 8mg |
| Potassium | 141mg ● | 104mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) wins
- Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) has 1.3x the protein of Cottage Cheese (2%) per 100 calories.
- Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) has less sodium per 100 calories (Cottage Cheese (2%) has more).
- Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) has less saturated fat per 100 calories (Cottage Cheese (2%) has more).
Where Cottage Cheese (2%) wins
- No decisive edge — Cottage Cheese (2%) keeps it close everywhere.
Questions
Is Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) healthier than Cottage Cheese (2%)?
By our scoring, Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) grades higher (67 vs 50). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) or Cottage Cheese (2%)?
Greek Yogurt (Nonfat): 16.9g per 100 calories. Cottage Cheese (2%): 13.3g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Greek Yogurt (Nonfat) vs Cottage Cheese (2%)?
Greek Yogurt (Nonfat): 59 calories per 100g. Cottage Cheese (2%): 9 calories per 100g.