Why is the 1 cup equivalent for cottage cheese so much?
Yes the ratio for cottage cheese to milk is 2:1 – that is because 2 cups of cottage cheese contains the same amount of calcium as 1 cup of milk. However, we are not suggesting that 2 cups for your typical portion! A common portion would be more like ½ cup cottage cheese – which would count as ¼ cup milk. And no, we don’t count calcium-rich foods as milk or meat, but only milk. You still get the protein, which contributes to your overall needs for the day, but foods are categorized by the predominant nutrients they offer now.
