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Nutritional Profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, Low Sodium)

We got 45 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, Low Sodium).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks decently (Top 500) for 10 nutrients.

Most notable of them being

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for six nutrients.

Most notable of them being

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, Low Sodium)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, Low Sodium)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, Low Sodium)

2.7%
1%
12.4%
83.5%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, Low Sodium)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, Low Sodium)

In food category: Dairy and Egg Products

Carbohydrates (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
2.7 g
765.4 mg
299
2252
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
2.7 g
765.4 mg
230
1406
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
284 mg
80.5 mg
379
2573
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
31 mg
8.8 mg
347
2484
Fatty Acids, total saturated
632 mg
179.2 mg
344
2204
Total Lipid (Fat)
1 g
283.5 mg
342
1648
Saturated Fats (8)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Butyric Acid (4:0)
31 mg
8.8 mg
189
427
Capric Acid (10:0)
18 mg
5.1 mg
218
514
Caproic Acid (6:0)
7 mg
2 mg
173
351
Caprylic Acid (8:0)
9 mg
2.6 mg
168
395
Lauric Acid (12:0)
16 mg
4.5 mg
233
694
Myristic Acid (14:0)
104 mg
29.5 mg
264
1046
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
302 mg
85.6 mg
345
1977
Stearic Acid (18:0)
115 mg
32.6 mg
334
1576
Monounsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)
235 mg
66.6 mg
381
2581
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
36 mg
10.2 mg
229
947
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
22 mg
6.2 mg
342
2372
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
9 mg
2.6 mg
223
947
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
12.4 g
3.5 g
117
542
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
12 µg
3.4 µg
68
443
Folate, food
12 µg
3.4 µg
61
277
Folate, total
12 µg
3.4 µg
66
380
Niacin
130 µg
36.9 µg
212
2399
Riboflavin
160 µg
45.4 µg
234
651
Thiamin
20 µg
5.7 µg
127
864
Vitamin B12
0.6 µg
0.2 µg
98
665
Vitamin B6
70 µg
19.8 µg
144
911
Fat-soluble Vitamins (5)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
10 µg
2.8 µg
185
643
beta-Carotene
3 µg
0.9 µg
128
1163
Phylloquinone
0.1 µg
0.03 µg
122
924
Retinol
11 µg
3.1 µg
215
470
Vitamin A, RAE
11 µg
3.1 µg
218
702
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
61 mg
17.3 mg
208
486
Copper, Cu
28 µg
7.9 µg
109
821
Iron, Fe
140 µg
39.7 µg
153
918
Magnesium, Mg
5 mg
1.4 mg
75
394
Phosphorus, P
134 mg
38 mg
168
530
Potassium, K
86 mg
24.4 mg
198
814
Selenium, Se
8.4 µg
2.4 µg
173
609
Sodium, Na
13 mg
3.7 mg
328
1138
Zinc, Zn
380 µg
107.7 µg
192
889
Other Micronutrients (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Cholesterol
4 mg
1.1 mg
175
377
Choline
17.5 mg
5 mg
152
981
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
83.5 g
23.7 g
72
548
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
72 kcal
20.4 kcal
234
617
Figure 2. Nutritional profile of cottage cheese (lowfat, low sodium) with 45 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, Low Sodium)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Cup226.0 g8.0 oz
Figure 3. Common serving sizes of cottage cheese (lowfat, low sodium)

23 Similar Dairy or Egg Products

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Cottage CheeseNo of
Nutrients
(Cheese, With Gelatin Dessert & Fruit)
49
(Cheese, With Gelatin Dessert & Vegetables)
50
(Cheese, With Gelatin Dessert)
45
(Dry Curd)
42
(Lowfat, 1-2% Fat)
48
(Lowfat, 1% Milkfat, Lactose Reduced)
49
(Lowfat, 1% Milkfat, No Sodium Added)
48
(Lowfat, 1% Milkfat)
69
(Lowfat, 2% Milkfat)
108
(Lowfat, Lactose Reduced)
50
(Nonfat, Uncreamed, Dry, Large Or Small Curd)
70
(Not Further Specified)
48
(Salted, Dry Curd)
42
(With Fruit, Lowfat)
53
(With Fruit)
53
(With Vegetables, Lowfat, 1% Milkfat)
50
(With Vegetables, Lowfat)
47
(With Vegetables)
69
(With Vegetables)
53
(Large Or Small Curd)
77
(Large Or Small Curd)
45
71
46
Figure 4. Similar dairy and egg products 1 to 23.

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