Fresh cheeses
Breakstone's 2% Milkfat Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 86
Breakstone's 2% Milkfat Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd scores 86 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- plus 2 points Protein 13 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cottage cheese
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Organic Cottage Cheese Small Curd Wegmans · 16 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Organic Lowfat Milk Cottage Cheese Kalona Super Natural · 16 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
4% Milkfat Min. Small Curd Cottage Cheese Breakstone's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese Kalona Super Natural · 16 oz/454 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Cottage Cheese Good Culture · 16 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
2% Milkfat Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 13 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 14.5 = 85.5 → 86
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (117 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Cultured Pasteurized Skim Milk And Cream, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More fresh cheeses on GoodSwap
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4% Milkfat Classic Cottage Cheese Good Culture · 16 oz Certified organic Score 95 out of 100 Excellent -
Probiotic Cottage Cheese Nancy's · 16 oz Certified organic Score 96 out of 100 Excellent -
2% Low-Fat Classic Good Culture · 16 oz Certified organic Score 96 out of 100 Excellent -
2% Milkfat Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd Breakstone's · 117 g Ultra-processed Score 67 out of 100 Good -
Small Curd Cottage Cheese Kroger · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 63 out of 100 Good -
Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd 2% Milkfat Friendly Farms · 24 oz (1.5 lb) 680 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 43 out of 100 Okay
More from Breakstone's
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org