Cottage cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cottage cheese by Giant Eagle scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Cottage cheese by Giant Eagle provides 80 calories, 10.6g protein, 1.3g fat, and 5.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 13.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Muscle Building, Weight Loss health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 10.6g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 80 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.9g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ⚠Contains 9 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Cottage cheese by Giant Eagle is a lower-calorie option in the cheese category at 80 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 321. Low protein at just 10.6g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 80 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 10.6g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 4.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.9g per 100g
- •Sodium: 425mg per 100g — on the higher side
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
CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MILK, CREAM, SALT, WHEY, CORNSTARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES.