Which is healthier, Cottage Cheese or Pesto?

Pesto wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Cottage Cheese has 98 calories and 11.1g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Cottage Cheese vs Pesto?

Cottage Cheese contains 98 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Cottage Cheese or Pesto?

Cottage Cheese has more protein with 11.1g per 100g compared to 5g.

Cottage Cheese vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Cottage Cheese 3

7 Pesto

Dairy & Eggs vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Cottage Cheese	Pesto	Better
Calories	98kcal	387kcal	Cottage Cheese
Protein	11.1g	5g	Cottage Cheese
Total Fat	4.3g	37g	Cottage Cheese
Carbohydrates	3.4g	7g	Pesto
Fiber	0g	1.5g	Pesto
Sugar	2.7g	1.3g	Pesto
Vitamin C	0mg	4mg	Pesto
Calcium	83mg	200mg	Pesto
Iron	0.1mg	2mg	Pesto
Potassium	104mg	155mg	Pesto

Macronutrient Breakdown

Cottage Cheese

Protein: 11.1g Fat: 4.3g Carbs: 3.4g

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.