mascarpone or cottage cheese: Which has fewer calories?

Q: mascarpone or cottage cheese: Which has fewer calories?

cottage cheese: 98 vs 367 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). Blended smooth, cottage cheese holds fillings and desserts (even a lighter tiramisu) at a fraction of the fat and far more protein. Less rich than mascarpone.

more protein+7.7g/100g

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Blended smooth, cottage cheese holds fillings and desserts (even a lighter tiramisu) at a fraction of the fat and far more protein. Less rich than mascarpone.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01mascarpone367 kcal/100g

02cottage cheese98 kcal/100g

per 100 g	mascarpone	cottage cheese	difference
Calories	367	98	−269
Protein●	3.3g	11g	+7.7g
Carbs	3.3g	3.4g	+0.1g
Fiber	0g	—	—
Sugar	3.3g	—	—
Fat	36.7g	4.3g	−32.4g

source: TACO/USDA

What changes in flavor and texture

mascarponecottage cheese

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