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Nancy's Low Fat Cottage Cheese Organic
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Nancy's Low Fat Cottage Cheese Organic

Nancys
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
14g
Protein
4g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nancy's Low Fat Cottage Cheese Organic is the kind of refrigerated dairy tub you’ll find on the organic/health-focused shelf of the dairy case, usually near Greek yogurts, plain yogurts, and other cultured cheeses. Packaged in a 16 oz plastic tub with a snap-on lid and bold organic seals, it presents as a wholesome, small-farm alternative to supermarket cottage cheese. Shoppers reach for it on breakfast runs, grocery lists for meal-prep Sunday, or when building protein-forward snacks for post-workout recovery. The brand leans into farmstead authenticity — USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project verified, pasture-raised milk, family-owned since 1960 — aimed at parents, health-conscious consumers, and shoppers who prefer recognizably “natural” products with transparent sourcing. Label claims such as “live probiotics,” “no rennet or thickeners,” “gluten free,” and “2% low fat” create a health-halo that emphasizes real ingredients and traditional culturing. In plain terms this is a processed cultured dairy product made from pasteurized milk and cream with added salt and bacterial cultures — not factory-style ultra-processed fare, but certainly made for convenience and safety. Sensory notes: small, soft curds suspended in a creamy, slightly tangy whey, offering a mild lactic tang and a clean finish; texture is spoonable and slightly billowy. Ritual uses include topping on toast with fruit, folding into savory salads, dolloping on baked potatoes, or scooping into a mid-afternoon snack bowl with herbs. The tub format invites repeated opening and resealing, reinforcing home routines of quick breakfasts and practical, protein-rich snacking that balance taste and perceived naturalness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars4g
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

Organic, Pasteurized, Nonfat, Milk,, Organic, Pasteurized, Cream,, Salt,, 4, Strains, of, Lactic, Cultures,, Live, Probiotic, Cultures:, L,Acidophilus,, Bifidobacterium, Lactis..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from organic pasteurized milk and cream with salt and live cultures, this cottage cheese is a processed (culinarily altered and pasteurized) dairy product rather than an ultra-processed formulation with industrial additives.

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Common Questions about Nancy's Low Fat Cottage Cheese Organic

Absolutely! With 14 grams of protein per half-cup serving and only 80 calories, it’s a great option for anyone looking to boost their protein intake without a lot of extra calories. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so if you’re watching sodium or fat, keep those in mind.

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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