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Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese by Friendly farms provides 16 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 1.9 g of protein. That is 71% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses 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 | 16 kcal | 18 kcal | 323 −95% | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 0.7 g | 1% | 25.6 −98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 3% | 17.4 −97% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6 g | 0.7 g | 0% | 4.5 −87% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 0.7 g | 2 −71% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 2.2 g | 4% | 21.4 −91% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 1.7 −92% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Nonfat milk, milk, cream, contains less than 2% of: whey, natural and artificial flavor, cultured nonfat milk, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, xanthan gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, salt, lactic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, glucono delta lactone, potassium sorbate (preservative).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 11
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
- 0041498192174
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese contains 16 kcal per 100 g and about 18 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (113 g)).
How much sugar is in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has 0.6 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 A (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 October 15, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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