creamy requeijão (Brazilian cheese spread) or cottage cheese: Which has fewer calories?

Q: creamy requeijão (Brazilian cheese spread) or cottage cheese: Which has fewer calories?

cottage cheese: 98 vs 350 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). On bread, tapioca or in fillings, blended cottage gives similar creaminess at a fraction of the fat and more protein. It has more texture than smooth cream cheese spread.

more protein+4.8g/100g

Swap creamy requeijão (Brazilian cheese spread)
for cottage cheese

On bread, tapioca or in fillings, blended cottage gives similar creaminess at a fraction of the fat and more protein. It has more texture than smooth cream cheese spread.

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.

01creamy requeijão (Brazilian cheese spread)350 kcal/100g

02cottage cheese98 kcal/100g

per 100 g	creamy requeijão (Brazilian cheese spread)	cottage cheese	difference
Calories	350	98	−252
Protein●	6.2g	11g	+4.8g
Carbs	5.5g	3.4g	−2.1g
Fiber	0g	—	—
Sugar	3.8g	—	—
Fat	34.4g	4.3g	−30.1g

source: USDA · TACO/USDA

What changes in flavor and texture

creamy requeijão (Brazilian cheese spread)cottage cheese

Flavor

Sweetness

Saltiness

Acidity

Umami

Richness

Texture

Creaminess

Chewiness

See the ingredient: creamy requeijão (Brazilian cheese spread)See the ingredient: cottage cheese

Where to make this swap

Classics that use the original ingredient — clone any one and make the swap in your version.

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