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Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese provides 70 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 10.5 g of protein. That is 36% 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 Cottage cheeses category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 95 −26% |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 3.6 −63% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 2.3 −62% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g | 4 +32% |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 3.2 +36% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 11.6 −10% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.8 +24% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 663 Cottage cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cottage cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Skim milk, Milk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Lactose, Salt, Stabilizer (Maltodextrin, Guar Gum,Mono And Diglycerides, Zanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Carob Bean Gum) Citric Acid, Carbon Dioxide and Potassium Sorbate (Maintain Freshness), Cheese Cultures, Vitamin A Palmitate. Contains Milk
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0083057140028
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese contains 70 kcal per 100 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 August 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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