Cheeses
Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 81
Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese scores 81 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 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 1.1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cottage cheese
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Organic Lowfat Milk Cottage Cheese Kalona Super Natural · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat Breakstone's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese Kalona Super Natural · 16 oz/454 g Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd Wegmans · 16 oz/1 lb/453 g Not ultra-processed Score 92 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Cottage Cheese Good Culture · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Lowfat Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.4 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 15 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 19.5 = 80.5 → 81
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 1 cup (110 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Cultured Pasteurized Skim Milk
- Organic Pasteurized Cream
- Organic Nonfat Milk
- Salt
- Citric Acid
- Organic Guar Gum
- Organic Locust Bean Gum
- Acidophilus and Bifidus Cultures
- Vitamin A Palmitate
Label text, as published
Organic Cultured Pasteurized Skim Milk, Organic Pasteurized Cream, Organic Nonfat Milk, Salt, Citric Acid, Organic Guar Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Acidophilus and Bifidus Cultures, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Organic Valley
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Whole Milk Organic Valley · Half gallon (1.89 L) Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Heavy Whipping Cream Organic Valley · 16 oz Score 82 out of 100 Excellent -
Reduced Fat Milk Organic Valley Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Lactose Free Whole Milk Organic Valley · half gallon/1.89 L Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.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