Over the past few years, Greek-style yogurt has skyrocketed in popularity among health-conscious dairy fans. It's become almost impossible to pass by the dairy case without spotting multiple flavors and brands of the creamy treat. While Greek yogurt has been busy making a name for itself in the high-protein snack category, cottage cheese, its distant, long-lost cousin, has been pushed to the side. But is Greek yogurt really nutritionally superior to cottage cheese? Ounce per ounce, which of these snacks will give you more protein bang for your buck? The Winner:   It's a Tie! When it comes down to it, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese both have about 3 grams of protein per ounce. Cottage cheese is slightly higher in calories, at 20 calories per ounce, vs. 16 calories per ounce of Greek yogurt. However, cottage cheese is also much higher in sodium: 400mg per serving as opposed to just 65mg in a serving of Greek yogurt. If you're watching your sodium intake and are willing to pay a little extra cash for your protein, Greek yogurt is an excellent choice. However, if sodium is not a concern for you and you're looking to save a few bucks at the dairy case, cottage cheese remains a great old standby for a protein-rich snack. |
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