Cottage Cheese Small Curd
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cottage Cheese Small Curd by Friendship Dairies scores 9/10 for Muscle Building based on excellent protein per calorie ratio.
Cottage Cheese Small Curd by Friendship Dairies provides 18000 calories, 6400.0g protein, 1600.0g fat, and 1600.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 35.6g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 6400.0g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (10000mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High sugar content (1600.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Cottage Cheese Small Curd by Friendship Dairies is calorie-dense at 18000 kcal per 100g — 5506% above the cheese category average of 321. Standout protein at 6400.0g per 100g — 24229% above average. Sugar is a concern at 1600.0g per 100g (20176% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 18000 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 6400.0g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 1600.0g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 1600.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 10000mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 1600.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 1600.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 10000mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 20000mg — roughly 870% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Cottage Cheese Small Curd doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cheese category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Cultured skim milk, milk, nonfat milk, salt, locust bean gum, carrageenan, carbon dioxide (to preserve freshness), vitamin a palmitate, enzymes.