Cottage Cheese: Substitutes, Cups & Tub Sizes
1 cup of cottage cheese weighs about 225 g. So 100 g ≈ 1/2 cup, 200 g ≈ 7/8 cup, and 300 g ≈ 1 1/3 cups. Convert any amount between grams, cups, ounces, tablespoons and millilitres with the calculator below.
💡 Tip: Cottage cheese is sold by weight, so a 16 oz tub ≈ 2 cups. Scoop and lightly level — don't press out the curds — for a fair measure
=
Advertisement
What can cottage cheese substitute for?
Cottage cheese stands in for several richer dairy ingredients — blend it smooth first if the dish needs an even texture:
| Instead of | Use cottage cheese | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ricotta (lasagna, baking) | 1:1 | The classic swap; blend for a smoother, less grainy filling |
| Cream cheese | 1:1, blended | Lighter and tangier; whip until smooth |
| Sour cream | 1:1, blended | Higher protein; blend for dips and toppings |
| Greek yogurt | 1:1, blended | Similar protein; blend to match the texture |
Cups to grams chart for cottage cheese
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 56.3 | 1.98 |
| 1/3 | 75 | 2.65 |
| 1/2 | 113 | 3.97 |
| 2/3 | 150 | 5.29 |
| 3/4 | 169 | 5.95 |
| 1 | 225 | 7.94 |
| 1 1/2 | 338 | 11.9 |
| 2 | 450 | 15.9 |
| 3 | 675 | 23.8 |
Grams to cups chart for cottage cheese
| Grams | Cups | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 25 | 1/8 | 0.88 |
| 50 | 1/4 | 1.76 |
| 75 | 1/3 | 2.65 |
| 100 | 1/2 | 3.53 |
| 125 | 1/2 | 4.41 |
| 150 | 2/3 | 5.29 |
| 200 | 7/8 | 7.05 |
| 250 | 1 1/8 | 8.82 |
| 300 | 1 1/3 | 10.6 |
| 500 | 2 1/4 | 17.6 |
Spoon reference: 1 tablespoon ≈ 14.1 g, 1 teaspoon ≈ 4.69 g.
Cottage cheese tub sizes in cups
Cottage cheese is sold in tubs labelled by weight. At 225 g per cup, the common sizes work out to:
| Tub size | Cups (approx) |
|---|---|
| 4 oz (113 g) single-serve | ~½ cup |
| 8 oz (226 g) | ~1 cup |
| 16 oz (1 lb / 454 g) | ~2 cups |
| 24 oz (680 g) | ~3 cups |
| 32 oz (907 g) | ~4 cups |
Advertisement
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of cottage cheese?
- 1 US cup of cottage cheese weighs about 225 grams (7.94 ounces).
- How many cups is 100g of cottage cheese?
- 100 grams of cottage cheese is about 1/2 cup.
- How many cups is 200g of cottage cheese?
- 200 grams of cottage cheese is about 7/8 cup.
- How many cups is 250g of cottage cheese?
- 250 grams of cottage cheese is about 1 1/8 cups.
- How many cups is 300g of cottage cheese?
- 300 grams of cottage cheese is about 1 1/3 cups.
- How many cups is 500g of cottage cheese?
- 500 grams of cottage cheese is about 2 1/4 cups.
- How many grams is ½ cup of cottage cheese?
- Half a US cup of cottage cheese is about 113 grams.
- How much does 1 cup of cottage cheese weigh?
- 1 cup of cottage cheese weighs about 225 grams, or roughly 7.94 ounces.
- How many grams in a tablespoon of cottage cheese?
- About 14.1 grams per tablespoon (and roughly 4.69 g per teaspoon).
- Why do my numbers differ slightly?
- Density changes with how the cottage cheese is packed, sifted or measured. For precise baking, weigh with a scale instead of using cups.
- How many cups is 225g of cottage cheese?
- 225 grams of cottage cheese is almost exactly 1 cup.
- How many cups is a 16 oz tub of cottage cheese?
- A 16 oz (1 lb / 454 g) tub of cottage cheese is about 2 cups.
- How many cups is 113g of cottage cheese?
- 113 grams of cottage cheese is about ½ cup — half a standard 226 g (8 oz) serving.
- How many cups is 180g of cottage cheese?
- 180 grams of cottage cheese is about ¾ cup.
- Can I substitute cottage cheese for ricotta?
- Yes — cottage cheese replaces ricotta 1:1 in lasagna, stuffed shells and baking. Blend or whip it first for a smoother, less grainy filling; it's a little wetter, so drain it if it looks loose.
- What can I use instead of cottage cheese?
- Ricotta is the closest swap; blended Greek yogurt, cream cheese or sour cream also work depending on the recipe. For high-protein uses, Greek yogurt is the nearest match.