Cottage Cheese Small Curd
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cottage Cheese Small Curd by Trader Joe's scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Cottage Cheese Small Curd by Trader Joe's 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, Blood Sugar health goals.
- ✓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.
Deep Analysis
Cottage Cheese Small Curd by Trader Joe's 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: 2.7g 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 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 PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, PASTEURIZED MILK, PASTEURIZED CREAM, SEA SALT, STABILIZER (NONFAT MILK, LOCUST BEAN GUM, AGAR), CARBON DIOXIDE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).