Cucumber and Cottage Cheese Recipe
Cucumber and Cottage Cheese has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 8.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average 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 85, for Cucumber and Cottage Cheese, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 59% | |
| Calories from Fat | 7% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very low in Cholesterol
- Very low in Saturated Fat
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 275 IU | 5.5% | ||
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 16.7% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.11 mg | 7.4% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.18 mg | 10.5% | ||
| Niacin | 0.24 mg | 1.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 11.3% | ||
| Folate | 53.2 mcg | 13.3% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg | 10% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.79 mg | 7.9% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 67 mg | 6.7% | ||
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 4.9% | ||
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9.5% | ||
| Phosphorus | 139 mg | 13.9% | ||
| Potassium | 425.5 mg | 12.2% | ||
| Sodium | 16 mg | 0.7% | ||
| Zinc | 0.86 mg | 5.7% | ||
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 11.2% | ||
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 10.9% | ||
| Selenium | 8.4 mcg | 12% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 2.8% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.8% | ||
| Sugars | 5.5 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.4 g | 28.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1.2% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8 g 1.2%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 5.1 mg 1.7%
Sodium 16 mg 0.7%
Total Carbohydrates 8.3 g 2.8%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%
Sugars 5.5 g
Protein 14.4 g 28.8%
Vitamin A 5.5% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 6.7% Iron 4.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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