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Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural Cottage Cheese
Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural Cottage Cheese by Essential Waitrose provides 74 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 10 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cottage cheeses category and comes in a 300g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 74 kcal | 95 −22% | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 2% | 3.6 −50% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 6% | 2.3 −52% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 4.6 g | 2% | 4 +15% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 3.2 | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 10 g | 10 g | 20% | 11.6 −14% |
| Salt | 17.7 g | 17.7 g | 0.8 +1988% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, 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
cottage cheese (milk), salt
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Quantity
- 300g
- Serving size
- 1 portion (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169103425
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural Cottage Cheese?
Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural Cottage Cheese contains 74 kcal per 100 g and about 74 kcal per serving (1 portion (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural Cottage Cheese?
Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural Cottage Cheese has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural Cottage Cheese healthy?
It is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural Cottage Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Essential Waitrose Low fat Natural 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 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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