For years, cottage cheese sat quietly on the shelf in the dairy case while other dairy products such as yogurt took over entire coolers with numerous brands, dozens of flavors and an assortment of packaging options. While cottage cheese might never be perceived in quite the same way as Greek yogurt, the cultured product does have quite a lot going for it.
Nutritionally, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt have some similarities. A serving (a half cup or around 113 grams) of cottage cheese typically contains around 12-13 grams of protein, which is more than most Greek yogurts. Full-fat cottage cheese contains only around 4-5 grams of fat per serving, and lactose-free options also are available.