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Nutritional Profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 2% Milkfat)
We got 108 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 2% Milkfat).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- cis-Eicosapentaenoic Acid (20:5 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- cis-9-Tetradecenoic Acid (14:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Osbond Acid (22:5 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- cis-Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid (20:3 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for 15 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Lactose (Carbohydrates)
- cis-10-Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- cis-Eicosatetraenoic Acid (20:4 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Sugars (Carbohydrates)
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 very high (Top 10) for eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Sugars (Carbohydrates)
- cis-Eicosapentaenoic Acid (20:5 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Osbond Acid (22:5 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 15 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Total Fat (NLEA) (Fatty Acids)
- cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid (20:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- cis-9-Tetradecenoic Acid (14:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Elaidolinolenic Acid (18:3 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 2% Milkfat)
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.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 2% Milkfat)
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, 2% Milkfat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 2% Milkfat)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 2% Milkfat)
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, 2% Milkfat)
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, 2% Milkfat)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 4.3 g | 1.2 g | 242 | 2094 |
| Galactose | 120 mg | 34 mg | 19 | 39 |
| Lactose | 4 g | 1.1 g | 15 | 32 |
| Sugars | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 6 | 38 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 4 g | 1.1 g | 202 | 1276 |
| Fatty Acids (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 469 mg | 133 mg | 332 | 2409 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 312 | 2443 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.3 g | 357.2 mg | 282 | 1727 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 69 mg | 19.6 mg | 41 | 692 |
| Total Fat (NLEA) | 1.9 g | 530.1 mg | 11 | 50 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.3 g | 652 mg | 289 | 1518 |
| Saturated Fats (12) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 30 | 226 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 23 | 185 |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 180 | 418 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 61 mg | 17.3 mg | 185 | 471 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 146 | 323 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 151 | 378 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 45 | 313 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 62 mg | 17.6 mg | 199 | 648 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 201 mg | 57 mg | 213 | 949 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 568 mg | 161 mg | 296 | 1714 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 35 | 154 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 228 mg | 64.6 mg | 294 | 1463 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (13) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| cis-10-Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1 c) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 10 | 33 |
| cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid (20:1 c) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 11 | 47 |
| cis-9-Tetradecenoic Acid (14:1 c) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 11 | 17 |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 34 | 614 |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 29 | 186 |
| Myristoleic Acid (14:1) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 31 | 184 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 419 mg | 118.8 mg | 36 | 800 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 460 mg | 130.4 mg | 325 | 2374 |
| Palmitelaidic Acid (16:1 t) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 22 | 81 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 32 | 479 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 235 | 953 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 79 | 471 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 36 | 600 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 39 | 481 |
| cis-Eicosapentaenoic Acid (20:5 c) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 8 | 14 |
| cis-Eicosatetraenoic Acid (20:4 c) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 10 | 33 |
| cis-Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid (20:3 c) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 10 | 23 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 49 mg | 13.9 mg | 39 | 971 |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid, CLA (18:2) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 30 | 180 |
| Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 23 | 57 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 26 | 196 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 16 | 336 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 105 | 291 |
| Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 22 | 74 |
| Elaidolinolenic Acid (18:3 c) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 12 | 51 |
| Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 28 | 182 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 302 | 2324 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 225 | 949 |
| Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 c) | 58 mg | 16.4 mg | 12 | 54 |
| Osbond Acid (22:5 c) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 9 | 21 |
| trans-Dienoic Fatty Acids | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 10 | 25 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 27 | 213 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 409 mg | 115.9 mg | 79 | 568 |
| Arginine | 467 mg | 132.4 mg | 81 | 548 |
| Aspartic Acid | 963 mg | 273 mg | 60 | 308 |
| Betaine | 600 µg | 170.1 µg | 10 | 321 |
| Cystine | 62 mg | 17.6 mg | 76 | 434 |
| Glutamic Acid | 2.5 g | 694.6 mg | 61 | 397 |
| Glycine | 209 mg | 59.3 mg | 80 | 800 |
| Histidine | 306 mg | 86.7 mg | 73 | 708 |
| Isoleucine | 556 mg | 157.6 mg | 73 | 500 |
| Leucine | 1.1 g | 297.7 mg | 69 | 240 |
| Lysine | 878 mg | 248.9 mg | 66 | 327 |
| Methionine | 253 mg | 71.7 mg | 87 | 701 |
| Phenylalanine | 543 mg | 153.9 mg | 69 | 534 |
| Proline | 1.2 g | 328.9 mg | 55 | 152 |
| Serine | 601 mg | 170.4 mg | 70 | 505 |
| Threonine | 470 mg | 133.2 mg | 83 | 567 |
| Tryptophan | 138 mg | 39.1 mg | 78 | 327 |
| Tyrosine | 568 mg | 161 mg | 59 | 503 |
| Valine | 703 mg | 199.3 mg | 70 | 400 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 11 g | 3.1 g | 134 | 590 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 72 | 447 |
| Folate, food | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 65 | 281 |
| Folate, total | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 68 | 382 |
| Niacin | 90 µg | 25.5 µg | 247 | 2439 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 508 µg | 144 µg | 61 | 683 |
| Riboflavin | 234 µg | 66.3 µg | 181 | 577 |
| Thiamin | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 127 | 864 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 119 | 686 |
| Vitamin B6 | 57 µg | 16.2 µg | 157 | 924 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 178 | 636 |
| beta-Carotene | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 125 | 1160 |
| Retinol | 69 µg | 19.6 µg | 161 | 410 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 236 IU | 66.9 IU | 125 | 805 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 69 µg | 19.6 µg | 163 | 641 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 103 mg | 29.2 mg | 175 | 442 |
| Copper, Cu | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 107 | 819 |
| Iron, Fe | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 154 | 920 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.9 mg | 2.5 mg | 71 | 382 |
| Manganese, Mn | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 57 | 1015 |
| Phosphorus, P | 148 mg | 42 mg | 156 | 516 |
| Potassium, K | 120 mg | 34 mg | 170 | 778 |
| Selenium, Se | 14.6 µg | 4.1 µg | 147 | 545 |
| Sodium, Na | 321 mg | 91 mg | 184 | 828 |
| Zinc, Zn | 610 µg | 172.9 µg | 169 | 859 |
| Other Micronutrients (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 167 | 369 |
| Choline | 16.3 mg | 4.6 mg | 163 | 993 |
| Nitrogen | 1.7 g | 490.4 mg | 15 | 40 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 81.1 g | 23 g | 94 | 642 |
| Other (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.3 g | 354.4 mg | 114 | 535 |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 82 kcal | 23.2 kcal | 16 | 57 |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 84 kcal | 23.8 kcal | 16 | 56 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 84 kcal | 23.8 kcal | 223 | 605 |
| KJ (Energy) | 352 kj | 99.8 kj | 149 | 828 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 2% Milkfat)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 220.0 g | 7.8 oz |
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| Cottage Cheese | No 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, Lactose Reduced) | 50 |
(Lowfat, Low Sodium) | 45 |
(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 |
(With Fruit) | 71 |
| 46 |
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