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Good Culture Cottage Cheese
16 oz
Score
Why it scores 90
Good Culture Cottage Cheese scores 90 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 2 points Protein 14 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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Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat Breakstone's · 24 oz Scores +10 Score 100 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese Kalona Super Natural · 16 oz/454 g Scores +10 Score 100 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Organic Lowfat Milk Cottage Cheese Kalona Super Natural · 16 oz Scores +10 Score 100 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Organic Cottage Cheese Small Curd Wegmans · 16 oz Scores +10 Score 100 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Cottage Cheese Breakstone's Scores +10 Score 100 out of 100 , 10 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cottage Cheese
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 14 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 10.5 = 89.5 → 90
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
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| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 0.5 Cup (110 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Good Ingredients: Skim Milk, Whole Milk, Cream, Celtic Sea Salt, Live and Active Cultures ( Lactobacillus Paracasei).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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).”
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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.”
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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.”
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