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Nutritional Profile of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 1% Milkfat)
We got 69 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 1% Milkfat).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for three nutrients.
These are
- Fluoride, F (Minerals)
- Proline (Amino Acids)
- Leucine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 22 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Lysine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
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 one nutrient:
- Fluoride, F (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for one additional nutrient:
- Proline (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 1% 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, 1% 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, 1% 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, 1% 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, 1% 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, 1% 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, 1% Milkfat)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 2.7 g | 771.1 mg | 298 | 2250 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 2.7 g | 771.1 mg | 229 | 1404 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 291 mg | 82.5 mg | 376 | 2566 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 347 | 2484 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 645 mg | 182.9 mg | 340 | 2193 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1 g | 289.2 mg | 340 | 1646 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 187 | 425 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 217 | 513 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 173 | 351 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 169 | 396 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 233 | 694 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 107 mg | 30.3 mg | 261 | 1043 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 308 mg | 87.3 mg | 344 | 1971 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 116 mg | 32.9 mg | 333 | 1575 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 239 mg | 67.8 mg | 380 | 2578 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 229 | 947 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 342 | 2372 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 223 | 947 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 643 mg | 182.3 mg | 56 | 404 |
| Arginine | 565 mg | 160.2 mg | 70 | 473 |
| Aspartic Acid | 839 mg | 237.9 mg | 65 | 367 |
| Cystine | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 57 | 381 |
| Glutamic Acid | 2.7 g | 759.8 mg | 58 | 374 |
| Glycine | 270 mg | 76.5 mg | 72 | 743 |
| Histidine | 412 mg | 116.8 mg | 59 | 614 |
| Isoleucine | 728 mg | 206.4 mg | 52 | 370 |
| Leucine | 1.3 g | 360 mg | 57 | 218 |
| Lysine | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 55 | 255 |
| Methionine | 373 mg | 105.7 mg | 71 | 592 |
| Phenylalanine | 668 mg | 189.4 mg | 60 | 424 |
| Proline | 1.4 g | 408.2 mg | 49 | 124 |
| Serine | 695 mg | 197 mg | 66 | 415 |
| Threonine | 550 mg | 155.9 mg | 76 | 513 |
| Tryptophan | 138 mg | 39.1 mg | 78 | 327 |
| Tyrosine | 660 mg | 187.1 mg | 51 | 412 |
| Valine | 767 mg | 217.4 mg | 63 | 350 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 3.5 g | 117 | 542 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 68 | 443 |
| Folate, food | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 61 | 277 |
| Folate, total | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 66 | 380 |
| Niacin | 128 µg | 36.3 µg | 213 | 2401 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 215 µg | 61 µg | 143 | 970 |
| Riboflavin | 165 µg | 46.8 µg | 230 | 646 |
| Thiamin | 21 µg | 6 µg | 126 | 863 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 98 | 665 |
| Vitamin B6 | 68 µg | 19.3 µg | 146 | 913 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 185 | 643 |
| beta-Carotene | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 128 | 1163 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 122 | 924 |
| Retinol | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 215 | 470 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 41 IU | 11.6 IU | 185 | 997 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 218 | 702 |
| Minerals (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 61 mg | 17.3 mg | 208 | 486 |
| Copper, Cu | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 109 | 821 |
| Fluoride, F | 31.6 µg | 9 µg | 5 | 109 |
| Iron, Fe | 140 µg | 39.7 µg | 153 | 918 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 75 | 394 |
| Manganese, Mn | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 69 | 1027 |
| Phosphorus, P | 134 mg | 38 mg | 168 | 530 |
| Potassium, K | 86 mg | 24.4 mg | 198 | 814 |
| Selenium, Se | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 170 | 603 |
| Sodium, Na | 406 mg | 115.1 mg | 147 | 743 |
| Zinc, Zn | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 192 | 889 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 175 | 377 |
| Choline | 17.5 mg | 5 mg | 152 | 981 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 82.5 g | 23.4 g | 80 | 583 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.4 g | 394.1 mg | 107 | 521 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 72 kcal | 20.4 kcal | 234 | 617 |
| KJ (Energy) | 303 kj | 85.9 kj | 164 | 872 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 1% 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 (not Packed) | 226.0 g | 8.0 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, 2% Milkfat) | 108 |
(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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