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Cottage Cheese (2%) — LowfatB
Dairy & Eggs · #3 of 7

Cottage Cheese (2%)

Lowfat · Yogurt & Cultured

50/100B tier
Calories9
Protein12g
Fiber0g
Sodium349mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 50 out of 100, #3 of 7 dairy & eggs. Low saturated fat carries the score (83/100); micronutrients drags it down (14/100).

The short version: Casein-heavy slow protein — great before bed.

The catch: Sodium is the tax on this one.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 349mg15%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin B12 0.5mcg21%
Calcium 95mg7%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 50

Low saturated fat ×2083
Clean label ×1566
Protein ×3053
Calcium ×2027
Micronutrients ×1514

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#3 of 7 in Dairy & Eggs. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cottage Cheese (2%) healthy?

It grades B — 50 out of 100, #3 of 7 dairy & eggs in our system. Casein-heavy slow protein — great before bed.

How many calories are in Cottage Cheese (2%)?

9 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cottage Cheese (2%) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.