Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd 2% Milkfat
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd 2% Milkfat by Great Value scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd 2% Milkfat by Great Value provides 80 calories, 11.5g protein, 2.2g fat, and 4.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 14.4g 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 11.5g 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.
- ✓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
Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd 2% Milkfat by Great Value 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 11.5g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 80 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 11.5g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 3.5g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.3g 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 Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd 2% Milkfat 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, contains less than 2% of: cream, salt, natural and artificial flavors, whey, maltodextrin, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, vitamin a palmitate, carbon dioxide (to preserve freshness), enzyme.