Casein Protein (micellar)
80.0gprotein / 100g360 cal · 1.5g fat · $$ · Quality 1.0
Cottage Cheese (low-fat)
11.1gprotein / 100g72 cal · 2.3g fat · $ · Quality 0.95
Casein Protein (micellar) is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 80.0g per 100g vs Cottage Cheese (low-fat)'s 11.1g, a 68.9g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Casein Protein (micellar) also carries the stronger amino acid profile (highest DIAAS, slow-digesting), while Cottage Cheese (low-fat) is high biological value dairy protein, high in casein.
On price, Cottage Cheese (low-fat) wins clearly — $ against Casein Protein (micellar)'s $$.
Casein Protein (micellar)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2300mg vs Cottage Cheese (low-fat)'s 1100mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Casein Protein (micellar) wins clearly. Choose Cottage Cheese (low-fat) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Casein Protein (micellar) | Cottage Cheese (low-fat) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 80.0g | 11.1g |
| Calories | 360 | 72 |
| Fat | 1.5g | 2.3g |
| Carbs | 6.0g | 3.4g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 1.0 | 0.95 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 2 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, casein protein (micellar) or cottage cheese (low-fat)?
Casein Protein (micellar) has 80.0g of protein per 100g compared to Cottage Cheese (low-fat)'s 11.1g.
Which is lower in calories?
Cottage Cheese (low-fat) is lower in calories per 100g, at 72 vs the other's 360.