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Small curd cottage cheese
Small curd cottage cheese by Essential Everyday provides 71 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 11.5 g of protein. That is 120% 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 and comes in a 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680 g pack. 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 | 71 kcal | 80 kcal | 323 −78% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 25.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 5 g | 2% | 4.5 |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 5 g | 2 +120% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 13 g | 26% | 21.4 −46% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 1.3 g | 1.7 −34% |
*% 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 February 2023. 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
Skim milk, nonfat dry milk, lactose, salt, stabilizer (maltodextrin, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, xanthan gum, carrageenan, carob bean gum, artificial color), citric acid, carbon dioxide and potassium sorbate (maintains freshness), cheese cultures, vitamin a palmitate.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680 g
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (113 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041303025000
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Small curd cottage cheese?
Small curd cottage cheese contains 71 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (113 g)).
How much sugar is in Small curd cottage cheese?
Small curd cottage cheese has 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Small curd 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 Small curd cottage cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Small curd 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 15, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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