Cottage Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cottage Cheese by Market Pantry scores 8/10 for Muscle Building based on excellent protein per calorie ratio.
Cottage Cheese by Market Pantry provides 71 calories, 10.6g protein, 0.9g fat, and 5.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 15.0g 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.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 71 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ⚠Contains 7 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Cottage Cheese by Market Pantry is a lower-calorie option in the cheese category at 71 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: 71 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 10.6g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 4.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
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 nonfat milk, contains less than 2% of: whey, salt maltodextrin, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide (to protect freshness), natural and artificial flavor, vitamin a palmitate, enzyme.