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Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese by Garelick Farms provides 71 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 10.6 g of protein. That is 21% more 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 Fresh cheeses category and comes in a 16 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 113g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | 80 kcal | 184 −62% | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1 g | 1% | 13.8 −94% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 9 −95% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g | 6 g | 2% | 4.4 +22% |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 5 g | 3.6 +21% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 12 g | 24% | 10.7 |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.2 g | 0.8 +32% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 572 Fresh cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other fresh cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cultured nonfat milk, cream, whey, salt, maltodextrin, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavor, vitamin A palmitate, enzymes.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Serving size
- 113g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0075457526014
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese contains 71 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (113g).
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 January 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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