Large Curd Cottage Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Large Curd Cottage Cheese by Hy-Vee scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Large Curd Cottage Cheese by Hy-Vee provides 97 calories, 10.6g protein, 4.4g fat, and 4.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 10.9g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss, Kids / Growing 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 97 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 9 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Large Curd Cottage Cheese by Hy-Vee is a lower-calorie option in the cheese category at 97 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: 97 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 10.6g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 2.6g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 2.6g 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 Large Curd 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, less than 2% of: whey, salt, maltodextrin, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, mono - and diglycerides, locust bean gum, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide (preservatives), phosphoric acid, natural and artificial flavor, enzyme.