Cottage Cheese 296.2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 25g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 34.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 74, for Cottage Cheese 296.2, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 44% | |
Calories from Fat | 24% | |
Calories from Carbs | 32% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 3050 IU | 61% | ||
Vitamin C | 20 mg | 33.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | 4.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 12.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.33 mg | 19.6% | ||
Niacin | 1.7 mg | 8.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 13.4% | ||
Folate | 79.2 mcg | 19.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg | 20% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.62 mg | 6.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 91 mg | 9.1% | ||
Iron | 2.5 mg | 13.9% | ||
Magnesium | 38.8 mg | 9.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 214 mg | 21.4% | ||
Potassium | 481.1 mg | 13.7% | ||
Sodium | 883.6 mg | 36.8% | ||
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.1% | ||
Copper | 0.19 mg | 9.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.44 mg | 22% | ||
Selenium | 16.9 mcg | 24.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 25 g | 8.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 14% | ||
Sugars | 7.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 34.7 g | 69.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.6 g | 13.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.6 g 13.2%
Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%
Sodium 883.6 mg 36.8%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g 8.3%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%
Sugars 7.9 g
Protein 34.7 g 69.4%
Vitamin A 61% Vitamin C 33.4%
Calcium 9.1% Iron 13.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 16 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 83
Protein 15 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 0.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 141
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 29.2 g | Fat 0.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 111
Protein 14.8 g | Carbs 9.3 g | Fat 1.5 g