Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat Minimum
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat Minimum by Great Value scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on good protein per calorie ratio.
Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat Minimum by Great Value provides 106 calories, 10.6g protein, 4.4g fat, and 4.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 10.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss, Bone Health 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.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 106 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Contains 6 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat Minimum by Great Value is a lower-calorie option in the cheese category at 106 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: 106 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 10.6g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 3.5g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 2.7g 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 Small Curd 4% Milkfat Minimum 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, contains less than 2% of: nonfat milk, whey, salt, maltodextrin, citric acid, carrageenan, mono - and diglycerides, locust bean gum, guar gum, natural flavors, carbon dioxide (to preserve freshness), enzyme.