Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
Good nutritional profile
Low-fat (1% milkfat) cottage cheese, values per 100 g.
Low-fat cottage cheese is fresh curd cheese in a little low-fat milk, eaten plain, with fruit or on toast. A 150 g serving gives about 19 g of protein, mostly casein, for about 110 kcal and 1.5 g of fat, and is high in vitamin B12 and selenium, with useful phosphorus and riboflavin. It is salty, with about 610 mg of sodium per serving, and low in calcium, which is lost in the whey. It has slightly more protein than regular 4% cottage cheese and about 25% fewer calories.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.4g | 22.1% |
| Fat | 1g | 1.4% |
| Carbs | 2.7g | 0.9% |
| Simple Sugars | 0.94g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 1.76g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 83g | 3.3% |
| Calories | 72 | 3.2% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.65 | g | 3.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.29 | g | 1.2% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.03 | g | 0.2% |
| Omega-3 | 0.009 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.021 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.01 | mg |
| Selenium | 9 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 11 | mcg | 1.2% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.021 | mg | 1.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.165 | mg | 12.7% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.13 | mg | 0.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.068 | mg | 4.0% |
| vitamin B9 | 12 | mcg | 3.0% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.63 | mcg | 26.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.01 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin K | 0.1 | mcg | 0.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 61 | mg | 6.1% |
| iron | 0.14 | mg | 0.8% |
| magnesium | 5 | mg | 1.3% |
| phosphorus | 134 | mg | 19.1% |
| potassium | 86 | mg | 3.3% |
| sodium | 406 | mg | 17.7% |
| zinc | 0.38 | mg | 3.5% |
| copper | 0.028 | mg | 3.1% |
| manganese | 0.003 | mg | 0.1% |
| selenium | 9 | mcg | 16.4% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 412 | mg | 58.9% | 197% |
| Isoleucine | 728 | mg | 52.0% | 186% |
| Leucine | 1274 | mg | 46.7% | 160% |
| Lysine | 1002 | mg | 47.7% | 160% |
| Methionine | 488 | mg | 46.5% | 163% |
| Phenylalanine | 1328 | mg | 75.9% | 248% |
| Threonine | 550 | mg | 52.4% | 169% |
| Tryptophan | 138 | mg | 49.3% | 160% |
| Valine | 767 | mg | 42.1% | 147% |
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