Calories in Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat)

Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat) has about 22 calories per 1 cube (15 g), with 3.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbs and 0.7 g fat. Per 100 g it has 145 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods

High proteinRich in calcium
22kcal
Calories · 1 cube (15 g)
3.5g
Protein · 1 cube (15 g)
0.5g
Carbs · 1 cube (15 g)
0.7g
Fat · 1 cube (15 g)
Carbs 8%Protein 63%Fat 29%share of calories

Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 cube (15 g)22 kcal3.5 g0.5 g0.7 g
1 katori (100 g)145 kcal23 g3 g4.8 g
100 g145 kcal23 g3 g4.8 g

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Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cube (15 g)
Calories145 kcal22 kcal
Protein23 g3.5 g
Carbohydrates3 g0.5 g
Fat4.8 g0.7 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar2.7 g0.4 g
Sodium330 mg50 mg
Calcium220 mg33 mg
Iron0.1 mg0 mg
Potassium84 mg13 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat) healthy?

  • ●Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat) is low in calories for its volume at 145 kcal per 100 g. About 8% of its calories come from carbs, 63% from protein and 29% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●It's low in protein (3.5 g in 1 cube (15 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 cube (15 g) (22 kcal) takes about 4 min of brisk walking or 2 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat)?

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One serving of Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat), 1 cube (15 g), has roughly 22 calories, with 3.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbohydrates, 0.7 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat)?

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100 g of Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat) has 145 kcal, with 23 g protein, 3 g carbs, 4.8 g fat, 0 g fibre and 2.7 g sugar.

How much protein is in Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat)?

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Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat) has 23 g protein per 100 g (3.5 g in 1 cube (15 g)). Protein provides about 63% of its calories.

Is Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 145 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Paneer / Cottage Cheese (low-fat)?

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Burning roughly 22 kcal takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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