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At a glance
Low fat cottage cheese (Shamrock) is a product in the category “Cheeses”. It provides 91 kcal (346 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 0.5 cup (110 g) contains about 100 kcal, or 5% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 628% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 92% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 38% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 8 additives: E200 - Sorbic acid, E290 - Carbon dioxide, E330 - Citric acid, E407 - Carrageenan, E410 - Locust bean gum, and E412 - Guar gum. It is sold in United States.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (0.5 cup (110 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 346 kJ / 91 kcal | 5% | 380 kJ / 100 kcal |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 3% | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 7% | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 2% | 5 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 4% | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% | 13 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 17% | 1.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 15 mg | |
| Vitamin A | 55 µg | 60 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 100 mg | |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 140 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 0 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 3,373 products in the category “Cheeses”.
Ingredients
Cultured nonfat milk and milk, salt, guar gum, xanthan gum, mono and diglycerides, carrageenan, carob bean gum, sorbic acid, citric acid, vitamin a palmitate and carbon dioxide (to help protect flavor).
Allergens
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Low fat cottage cheese?
Low fat cottage cheese contains 91 kcal per 100 g, which is about 100 kcal per serving of 0.5 cup (110 g).
Is Low fat cottage cheese vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Low fat cottage cheese contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Low fat cottage cheese contain palm oil?
Possibly: some ingredients of Low fat cottage cheese may be derived from palm oil.
Which additives does Low fat cottage cheese contain?
Low fat cottage cheese contains E200 - Sorbic acid, E290 - Carbon dioxide, E330 - Citric acid, E407 - Carrageenan, E410 - Locust bean gum, E412 - Guar gum, E415 - Xanthan gum, and E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids.
Which allergens are in Low fat cottage cheese?
According to Open Food Facts, the label of Low fat cottage cheese lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.
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