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Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese by Giant Eagle provides 80 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 11.5 g of protein. That is 26% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Dairies category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (113 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | 90 kcal | 196 −59% | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1 g | 1% | 14.5 −94% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 9.3 −95% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g | 6 g | 2% | 7.6 −31% |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 5 g | 6 −26% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 13 g | 26% | 8.5 +35% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.2 g | 0.9 +17% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2963 Dairies products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other dairies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WHEY, CREAM, SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CARBON DIOXIDE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN LOCUST BEAN GUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES. CONTAINS: MILK. AT EAGLE INC
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (113 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0030034954307
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese contains 80 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (113 g)).
How much sugar is in Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese has 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cottage Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cottage Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cottage Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 22, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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