Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese by Trader Joe's scores 8/10 for Muscle Building based on excellent protein per calorie ratio.
Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese by Trader Joe's provides 80 calories, 12.4g protein, 2.2g fat, and 3.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 15.6g 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 12.4g 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 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese by Trader Joe's 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 12.4g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 80 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 12.4g 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 Organic Lowfat 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
organic nonfat milk, organic milk, organic cream, salt, tricalcium phosphate, citric acid, locust bean gum, agar, carrageenan, carbon dioxide, active cultures (lactobacillus bulgaricus, streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium lactis, lactococcus cremoris, lactococcus lactis, streptococcus thermophilus), vitamin a palmitate, microbial enzyme