cottage cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
cottage cheese by food club scores 9/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
cottage cheese by food club provides 89 calories, 11.5g protein, 2.6g fat, and 3.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 13.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 11.5g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 89 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.8g per 100g.
- ⚠Contains 10 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
cottage cheese by food club is a lower-calorie option in the cheese category at 88 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 321. Low protein at just 11.5g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average. Very low sugar at 1.8g per 100g — much better than the 7.9g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 88 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 11.5g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 1.8g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.8g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If cottage cheese doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cheese category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Grade a skim milk, cream, less than 2%: salt, guar gum, calcium sulfate, locust bean gum, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, sodium and monopotassium phosphate, dextrose, water, citric acid, lactic acid, phosphoric acid, natural flavoring, potassium sorbate, calcium chloride, cultures, enzymes.