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Daisy Cottage Cheese, With Peaches, 4% Milkfat Minimum 6 oz
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Daisy Cottage Cheese, With Peaches, 4% Milkfat Minimum 6 oz

Daisy
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
14g
Protein
10g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Daisy Cottage Cheese With Peaches (6 oz) arrives in the refrigerated dairy section, shelved with other single-serve dairy snacks—near Greek yogurts, snackable puddings and deli dips—often displayed on an eye-level rail for grab-and-go shoppers. It works as a breakfast or mid-morning snack on the run, a post-workout protein hit, a kids’ lunchbox addition, or a light component of weekend brunch bowls. The Daisy brand positions itself as classic and dependable, leaning into Americana and family-friendly familiarity: “America’s #1 cottage cheese,” simple recipes, and wholesome-sounding claims aimed at mainstream adults and parents seeking a protein-rich, convenient dairy option. The label uses health-halo cues — “protein packed,” “live and active cultures,” and “only 3 ingredients” — without organic or non-GMO certifications; packaging emphasizes naturalness and simplicity rather than specialty or premium claims. This product is lightly processed: cottage cheese made from cultured skim milk and cream combined with a fruit preparation containing cane sugar and a starch-based thickener plus acids and color. Sensory notes: small, creamy curds in a sweet peach syrup, balanced between tangy dairy and syrupy fruit; mouthfeel is soft and slightly lumpy, with a glossy peach layer. The single-serve plastic cup is designed for immediate consumption — peel, spoon, and eat — fitting casual rituals like desk lunches, park picnics, or cereal-topped breakfasts. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of comfort food and convenience, a familiar, sweetened dairy choice that reads as accessible and mildly indulgent while promising a bit of nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein14g
* 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.

Ingredients

Cottage, Cheese:, Cultured, Skim, Milk,, Cream,, Salt,, Peach, Fruit, Preparation:, Peaches,, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, Corn, Starch,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Concentrate, (for, Color),, Natural, Flavor..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This product is a processed food (NOVA 3): it starts from minimally processed dairy but includes added cane sugar, a starch thickener, acids, color concentrate and natural flavoring—culinary ingredients and modest additives rather than highly industrial formulations.

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Common Questions about Daisy Cottage Cheese, With Peaches, 4% Milkfat Minimum 6 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cottage cheese packs a punch with 14 grams of protein, making it a great snack or breakfast option for those looking to boost their protein intake. Just keep in mind it does have added sugars, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
back-to-school

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