Cheese, cottage, plain, reduced fat

Plain reduced-fat cottage cheese is a fresh cheese made from milk curds. It mainly provides protein, with smaller amounts of fat and carbohydrate, and also contains calcium and other minerals. Per 100g, it provides 11g of protein, 1.5g of fat, 127mg of calcium and 0.53g of salt. These figures describe the plain reduced-fat form rather than varieties with added ingredients.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, even though this is a reduced-fat product. Full nutrient figures, including energy, sugars and saturated fat, are in the tables below.