Cottage cheese

Moderate FODMAP (Caution)Safe to 40g (about 2.5 tbsp)

Is cottage cheese low FODMAP?

Cottage cheese is moderate FODMAP, safe in limited portions (Safe to 40g (about 2.5 tbsp)).

A small 40g serving is low in lactose, but the margin is tight: it climbs to moderate by about 60g.

FODMAP subgroups to watch

Cottage cheese contains lactose that can drive SIBO symptoms.

Portion threshold

Lactose climbs above ~60g. Single typical servings stay in the rated range; larger servings push past the threshold.

Low-FODMAP dairy and alternatives to try instead

Lactose-free milkLow FODMAP Almond milk (unsweetened)Low FODMAP Rice milkLow FODMAP Soy milk (soy protein)Low FODMAP Lactose-free yogurtLow FODMAP ButterLow FODMAP

A single food is only half the story. Eating cottage cheese in a bigger meal? See how it stacks with the rest of your plate.

Ratings and serving guidance reflect published low-FODMAP research and public dietitian sources. Tolerance is individual. Unsibo is a wellness companion; it is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition.