Daisy vs Good Culture: Cottage Cheese Compared
Cottage cheese is having a moment, and these two brands anchor the category: Daisy, the no-additives classic (just cultured milk, cream, and salt), and Good Culture, the organic clean-label cup. Both are protein powerhouses — here is how they differ.
The verdict
On the Labelgrade — our 6-dimension score weighing protein, ingredients, sugar, saturated fat, sodium, and fiber — Good Culture comes out ahead, 77 to 75. It also packs more protein (19 g vs 14.7 g per 1/2 cup).
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Side by side
| Daisy Cottage Cheese, Small Curd, 4% Milkfat Minimum | Good Culture Cottage Cheese Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Labelgrade | B 75/100 | B 77/100 |
| Protein (per 1/2 cup) | 14.7 g | 19 g |
| Protein per 100 g | 13 g | 12.7 g |
| Calories (per 1/2 cup) | 124 | 110 |
| Sugar | 4.52 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 441 mg | 460 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Ingredient list length | 3 items | 5 items |
Bold/highlighted = the better figure on that row. Protein per 100 g normalizes for different serving sizes. All data from USDA FoodData Central.
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Where each one wins
- Good Culture leads on protein — 19 g vs 14.7 g per 1/2 cup.
- Good Culture is lower in sugar — 3 g vs 4.52 g.
- Daisy is lower in sodium — 441 mg vs 460 mg.
- Daisy has the shorter ingredient list — 3 vs 5 items.
How they're scored
Both products are graded on the identical v3 Labelgrade formula (see methodology): protein density 23% + ingredient quality 21% + saturated fat 18% + sodium 15% + sugar 15% + fiber 8%. Nothing here is hand-weighted to favor one product. Want to compare different items? Use the interactive Compare tool. Last refreshed 2026-06-03.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cottage cheese has more protein?
They are close — both land in the mid-to-high teens of grams per half-cup. Good Culture is often a touch higher in protein; the table shows exact figures. Both are among the most protein-dense dairy foods you can buy.
Which has less sodium?
Sodium is the main differentiator in cottage cheese. Good Culture markets a lower-sodium profile; Daisy is moderate. If you are watching sodium (e.g. on DASH), check the exact mg in the table and see our low-sodium and DASH lists.