Small Curd Cottage cheese

in Cottage cheeses Barcode 0072060002485
Average nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Small Curd Cottage cheese provides 88 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 9.7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C 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

Fat
4 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.6 g · Moderate
Sugars
3.5 g · Low
Salt
1.1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/2 cup (114 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 88 kcal 100 kcal 95 −7%
Total fat 4 g 4.5 g 6% 3.6 +10%
Saturated fat 2.6 g 3 g 15% 2.3 +15%
Carbohydrates 4.4 g 5 g 2% 4 +10%
Total sugars 3.5 g 4 g 3.2 +9%
Added sugarsUSDA 0.9 g 1 g 2% 0.3 +197%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 9.7 g 11 g 22% 11.6 −17%
Salt 1.1 g 1.2 g 0.8 +24%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 663 Cottage cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cottage cheeses

Calories lower 38%
Sugars higher 38%
Salt higher 11%
Saturated fat higher 37%
Protein top 91%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

cultured milk, lactose, salt, stabilizer (guar gum, mono and diglycerides, xanthan gum, carrageenan, carob bean gum), citric acid, carbon dioxide, potassium sorbate, cheese cultures

May contain palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 8

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/2 cup (114 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0072060002485

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Small Curd Cottage cheese?

Small Curd Cottage cheese contains 88 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (114 g)).

How much sugar is in Small Curd Cottage cheese?

Small Curd Cottage cheese has 3.5 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 C (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 25, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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