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Essential Waitrose natural cottage cheese
Essential Waitrose natural cottage cheese by Waitrose provides 102 kcal per 100 g, with 2.8 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein. That is 12% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 3 (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
Serving size: 60 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 61 kcal | 95 +8% | |
| Total fat | 5.3 g | 3.2 g | 4% | 3.6 +48% |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 1.9 g | 10% | 2.3 +38% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 1.8 g | 1% | 4 −25% |
| Total sugars | 2.8 g | 1.7 g | 3.2 −12% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 6.2 g | 12% | 11.6 −11% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 0.9 −55% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 661 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 ALLERGY
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Serving size
- 60 g
- Labels & certifications
- Source of proteinsAssured Food StandardsHigh proteins
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169167236
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Essential Waitrose natural cottage cheese?
Essential Waitrose natural cottage cheese contains 102 kcal per 100 g and about 61 kcal per serving (60 g).
How much sugar is in Essential Waitrose natural cottage cheese?
Essential Waitrose natural cottage cheese has 2.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Essential Waitrose natural cottage cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Essential Waitrose natural cottage cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Essential Waitrose 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 August 12, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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