Cottage cheese nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Cottage cheese
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 98 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Cottage cheese glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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10 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for reduced-fat cottage cheese is 40 | 40 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 4 oz (113 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 7.9 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 0 mg |
Cottage cheese calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of cottage cheese | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 98 | |
| Calories in 4 oz | 111 | 113 g |
| Calories for different varieties of cottage cheese | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd (this food) | 98 | 100 g |
| Cheese, cottage, nonfat, uncreamed, dry, large or small curd | 72 | 100 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat | 72 | 100 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat | 81 | 100 g |
| Cheese, cottage, creamed, with fruit | 97 | 100 g |
Cottage cheese Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Cottage cheese glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
111µg of 900µg
12%
Vitamin E:
0.24mg of 15mg
1.6%
Vitamin D:
0.3µg of 20µg
1.5%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.08mg of 1mg
6.8%
Vitamin B2:
0.49mg of 1mg
38%
Vitamin B3:
0.3mg of 16mg
1.9%
Vitamin B5:
1.7mg of 5mg
33%
Vitamin B6:
0.14mg of 1mg
11%
Folate:
36µg of 400µg
9%
Vitamin B12:
1.3µg of 2µg
54%
Choline:
55mg of 550mg
10%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 22%
11.1 g of 50 g
11.1 g (22% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 7%
4.3 g of 65 g
4.3 g (7% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.4 g of 300 g
3.4 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
79.8 g of 2,000 g
79.8 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.4 g
1.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
441mg of 280mg
158%
Threonine:
1500mg of 1,050mg
143%
Isoleucine:
1773mg of 1,400mg
127%
Leucine:
3348mg of 2,730mg
123%
Lysine:
2802mg of 2,100mg
133%
Methionine:
807mg of 1,050mg
77%
Phenylalanine:
1731mg of 1,750mg
99%
Valine:
2244mg of 1,820mg
123%
Histidine:
978mg of 700mg
140%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.12 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.7 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Cottage cheese
Sugar:
2.7 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0.71 g
All nutrients for Cottage cheese per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 4% | 37% | |
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% | 74% |
2.1 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 11g | 26% | 41% |
3.9 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 4.3g | 7% | 54% |
7.7 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 3.4g | N/A | 62% |
16 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 3.4g | 1% | 65% |
8.3 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | 44% |
21.9 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | 60% |
22 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | 87% |
17.5 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 83mg | 8% | 25% |
1.5 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 104mg | 3% | 82% |
1.4 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.07mg | 1% | 94% |
37.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 2.7g | N/A | 56% |
3.4 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | 89% |
4.9 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 4% | 75% |
15.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 159mg | 23% | 50% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 364mg | 16% | 29% |
1.3 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | 88% |
18.3 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0% | 98% | |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 18% | 60% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 2% | 84% |
9.9 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 13% | 55% |
1.3 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1% | 92% |
96.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.56mg | 11% | 55% |
2 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 4% | 80% |
2.6 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 18% | 51% |
1.6 times less than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 12µg | 3% | 57% |
5.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 18mg | 3% | 76% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.7g | 9% | 50% |
3.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.78g | N/A | 68% |
12.6 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.12g | N/A | 83% |
383.5 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | 72% |
2.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | 73% |
1.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.59mg | 0% | 72% |
1.5 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.1mg | 0% | 72% |
2.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.93mg | 0% | 71% |
2.1 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | 73% |
2.8 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0% | 73% |
1.2 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.75mg | 0% | 70% |
2.7 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.33mg | 0% | 73% |
2.3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
6.6%
Total Fat
4.3g
7.8%
Saturated Fat 1.7g
0
Trans Fat
0g
5.7%
Cholesterol 17mg
16%
Sodium 364mg
1.1%
Total Carbohydrate
3.4g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
3mcg
0.38%
Calcium
83mg
8.3%
Iron
0.07mg
0.88%
Potassium
104mg
3.1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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