Is cottage cheese low FODMAP?

Low

Yes. Cottage cheese is low FODMAP up to 40 g (2 tablespoons). At 60 g (3 tablespoons) it is moderate in lactose.

How much stays low

Low up to 40 g

Low up to
40 g
Not low from
60 g (3 tablespoons)
High from
Not rated

Each mark is a rated serving. Between two marks the higher rating applies; past the last one nothing is rated.

Every rated serving

AmountRatingNot low in
40 g (2 tablespoons)LowAll six groups low
60 g (3 tablespoons)ModerateLactose

Low means every FODMAP group is under its per-serving cut-off. Moderate and high are the two steps above it. FODMAPs add up across a meal, so several low servings together can be too much.

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Where the numbers come from

Fodmi estimates FODMAP content from published food composition data. It is not medical advice. Tolerance varies from person to person; follow a low FODMAP diet with a qualified health professional.

Data from Fodmi’s food catalog, checked October 28, 2026.Sources and method