Additionally, full-fat cottage cheese does contain high amounts of saturated fat which are known to lead to cardiovascular disease or stroke. The American Heart Association recommends limiting your saturated fat intake to about 13 grams based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Full-fat cottage cheese has approximately 4 grams of saturated fat in a cup. You are intaking about 31% of your recommended saturated fats just by eating a cup of cottage cheese.