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Low-fat cottage cheese Calories

High protein, low fat, calcium source

CALORIES

81kcal

30low

POTASSIUM

104mg

FIBER

Low-fat cottage cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

3.4g

· 20%

Protein

11.5g

· 67%

Fat

· 13%

Fiber

Low-fat cottage cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.23mg · 18% DV

B12

0.37µg · 15% DV

0.33mg · 7% DV

Biotin

2µg · 7% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

120mg · 17% DV

Sodium

364mg · 16% DV

Selenium

8.5µg · 15% DV

Iodine

13µg · 9% DV

Low-fat cottage cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Low-fat cottage cheese Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Low-fat cottage cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Low-fat cottage cheese Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Low-fat cottage cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.1g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 1.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Low-fat cottage cheese — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in low-fat cottage cheese?

Low-fat cottage cheese provides 81 calories per 100 g. That serving also contains 11.5 g of protein and 1 g of fat.

Is low-fat cottage cheese good for a high-protein diet?

With 11.5 g of protein per 100 g, low-fat cottage cheese can fit a protein-focused eating plan. It contains 3.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and has a glycemic index of 30.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.