Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Ruby's Diner

Cottage Cheese

Lunch & Dinner Menu - Substitutions & SidesPopular

Ruby's Diner Cottage Cheese is protein-leaning, with about 60% of macro calories from protein. Each serving has 83 calories, 13g protein, 4g carbs, and 2g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 Serving
Serving Size
83
Calories
Per serving
13 g
Protein
4 g
Carbs
2 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories83 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g3%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 7 mg2%
Sodium 370 mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 4 g1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g—
Protein 13 g26%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

83
kcal
Protein13 g (60%)
Carbs4 g (19%)
Fat2 g (21%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density10/10

60% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index9.6/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate21 min walk

About 8 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 13 g26%
Fiber 0 g0%
Sodium 370 mg16%
Sugars 0 g—
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein10/10 protein density from 13g protein and 83 calories.Yes
Lower carb4g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat2g total fat per serving.Yes
High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium370mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Cottage Cheese Compared With Nearby Items

Ruby's Diner Cottage Cheese is listed in the Lunch & Dinner Menu - Substitutions & Sides category with 83 calories, 13g protein, 4g carbs, and 2g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Cottage Cheese are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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