Cottage Cheese

Serving: 1 container (~250 g), 5%

Cottage cheese (gvina levana) is a fridge staple across Israel, eaten at breakfast with vegetables or a drizzle of honey. It is one of the most protein-dense everyday foods you can keep on hand.

Nutrition per serving

250

Calories

25 g

Protein

10 g

Carbs

12 g

Fat

Good to know

The 5% version is the common middle ground; 3% and 9% shift the fat and calories.
It is high in casein protein, which digests slowly and keeps you full.
A spoon of honey or jam adds quick carbs and calories on top.

Logging tip

Toppings change it the most — photograph the bowl so Nishnush adds the honey or vegetables.

Common questions

How many calories are in cottage cheese? +

A 5% container (~250 g) is about 250 calories — roughly 25 g protein, 12 g fat and 10 g carbs. The 3% version is lower in fat.

Is cottage cheese good for weight loss? +

Excellent — it is high in protein and very filling for its calories. Choose a lower-fat percentage and add vegetables rather than honey to keep it lean.

Estimate for the serving shown — actual values vary by recipe and portion. Photograph your plate in Nishnush for a count tuned to it.