Cottage cheeses
Whole Foods Market Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese
16 oz/1 lb/454 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 76
Whole Foods Market Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese scores 76 out of 100 (Good) 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
- minus 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Locust bean gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). 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 Lowfat Milk Cottage Cheese Kalona Super Natural · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese Kalona Super Natural · 16 oz/454 g Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Cottage Cheese Small Curd Wegmans · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Probiotic Cottage Cheese Whole Milk Nancy's · 454 g Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 95 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat Breakstone's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Agar minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 11.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 24 = 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 11.5 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (113 g)
Ingredients
- CULTURED ORGANIC NONFAT MILK
- ORGANIC MILK
- ORGANIC CREAM
- STABILIZERS (SEA SALT, ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM, AGAR) (not recognized)
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- CARBON DIOXIDE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
Label text, as published
CULTURED ORGANIC NONFAT MILK, ORGANIC MILK, ORGANIC CREAM, STABILIZERS (SEA SALT, ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM, AGAR), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CARBON DIOXIDE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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