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Organic Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 16 OZ
dairy-eggs/cheese
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 16 OZ

ORGANIC VALLEY
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
15g
Protein
3g
Sugars
450mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this tub in the refrigerated dairy case, pulled out for weekend brunch, packed lunches, or a quick post-workout snack — an everyday grocery staple. The vibe is wholesome and practical, evoking simple breakfasts and salads rather than indulgence. The ingredient list is mostly milk and live cultures but includes citric acid and plant-based thickeners to standardize texture and shelf life, signaling a processed dairy product rather than a single-ingredient fresh food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars3g
Protein15g
* 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, CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, SKIM, MILK, ORGANIC, PASTEURIZED, CREAM, ORGANIC, NONFAT, MILK, SALT, CITRIC, ACID, ORGANIC, GUAR, GUM, ORGANIC, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, ACIDOPHILUS, AND, BIFIDUS, CULTURES, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE..

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?

This is best classified as NOVA 3 (processed): primarily milk and cultures with added salt, acid, and stabilizing gums to adjust texture and shelf stability. It does not contain the wide range of industrial formulations, artificial flavors, or sweeteners that typically define NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 16 OZ

Absolutely! This cottage cheese is packed with 15 grams of protein per serving, making it a great option for muscle recovery or a filling snack. While it's low in fat and calories, remember that 'healthy' can vary based on your personal dietary needs and lifestyle. It’s all about balance!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

wholesomepracticalcomforting
$6.99
per package