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Cottage Cheese Calories
Cottage Cheese
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Cottage Cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
98
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.4g
· 14%
Protein
11.1g
· 46%
Fat
4.3g
· 40%
Fiber
0g
Cottage Cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
159mg · 23% DV
Sodium
364mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8.3µg · 15% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Cottage Cheese Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is 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 Cottage Cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is 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
Cottage Cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Cottage Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories and how much protein are in cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese provides 98 calories and 11.1 g of protein per 100 g. It also contains 3.4 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of fat.
Is cottage cheese low glycemic?
Yes. Cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 27, which is considered low. It is gluten-free but contains dairy, so it is not suitable for people with a dairy allergy.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.