Blood Sugar Impact of Cottage Cheese
This food has a low impact on blood sugar and is likely to provide stable energy.
Key Nutrients
Per 113.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 5.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g |
| Protein | 12.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 113.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MILK, CREAM, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), ENZYMES.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CREAM
MILK
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CREAM
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
🔬
Synthetic
|
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Cottage Cheese is a food product in the cheese category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 9.7.
Cottage Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 9.7. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Cottage Cheese contains 4.4g carbs, 3.5g sugars, 0.0g fiber, and 10.6g protein per 100g.
This food has a low blood sugar impact and is generally suitable for diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Cottage Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Cottage Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the cheese category for alternatives.