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Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese by Horizon Organic provides 88 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 12.4 g of protein. That is 76% 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 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 | 88 kcal | 99 kcal | 323 −73% | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 2.5 g | 3% | 25.6 −91% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 17.4 −92% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 4 g | 1% | 4.5 −22% |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g | 4 g | 2 +76% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 14 g | 28% | 21.4 −42% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1 g | 1.7 −50% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cultured organic pasteurized nonfat milk, oragnic milk, oragnic nonfat milk, organic cream, salt, tricalcium phosphate, organic locust bean gum, citric acid, carrageenan, microbial enzyme (non-animal, rennetless), vitamin a palmitate, carbon dioxide (to help protect flavor).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (113 g)
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicVegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0742365716201
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese contains 88 kcal per 100 g and about 99 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (113 g)).
How much sugar is in Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese has 3.5 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 appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
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 March 24, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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