How many cups to 500 g of cottage cheese?

It's impossible to give you an exact conversion from grams to cups for cottage cheese without knowing the *percentage of moisture* in the container you're using.

Here's why:

* Moisture content varies: Cottage cheese can have different amounts of moisture depending on the brand and type.

* Density changes: Even within the same brand, the density of cottage cheese can vary depending on how tightly packed it is in the container.

What to do instead:

1. Check the package: Most cottage cheese containers will list the weight *and* volume (in cups) on the nutrition label.

2. Use a measuring cup: If the container doesn't list the volume in cups, the best option is to use a measuring cup to measure out the 500 grams.

General estimates (not exact):

* Low-moisture cottage cheese: Roughly 2 cups

* Regular cottage cheese: Roughly 2 1/2 cups

Remember, these are just estimates. For accurate measurements, always refer to the package information or use a measuring cup.