Cottage Cheese with Fruit

Cottage cheese with fruit is a simple, fresh dish combining creamy, mild cottage cheese with sweet, juicy fruit like berries, peaches, or pineapple. It's a popular breakfast, snack, or light dessert in many Western countries, especially the United States, where cottage cheese is a common pantry staple.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the cottage cheese, with moderate carbohydrates from the fruit and relatively low fat, especially if using low-fat varieties. It's a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, with a typical serving ranging from 150 to 250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	700 mg
Calcium	140 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 cup (226 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a classic example of American 'health food' from the mid-20th century, often associated with diet culture. Nutritionally, the pairing is unique because the protein in cottage cheese helps slow the absorption of natural sugars from the fruit, making it a more balanced and satisfying snack than fruit alone.