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Nancy's Probiotic Lowfat Cottage Cheese
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Cottage cheeses

Nancy's Probiotic Lowfat Cottage Cheese

16 oz

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
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Why it scores 91

Nancy's Probiotic Lowfat Cottage Cheese scores 91 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Protein 12.4 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.

The Receipt

Lowfat Cottage Cheese

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Protein 12.4 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−1
TOTAL 91Excellent

100 − 9 = 91

GTIN 00043192310502 · 2026-09-22

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy71 kcal
Fat0.9 g
Saturated fat0.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates2.7 g
Sugars2.7 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein12.4 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 110.0g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

SKIM MILK, CREAM, NONFAT MILK POWDER, L. ACIDOPHILUS, B. BIFIDUM AND 4 STRAINS OF LACTIC CULTURES, SALT.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov