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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Nonfat Cottage Cheese"
| Food Name: Nonfat Cottage Cheese | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 72 | Protein (g): 10 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 7 | Sugars (g): 2 |
| Net Carbs (g): 7 | Water (g): 81 |
| Fats | |
| Cholesterol (mg): 7 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 79 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 3 | Omega-6 (mg): 3 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 8 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 9 | Food Folate (mcg): 9 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 9 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 86 | Magnesium (mg): 11 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 190 | Potassium (mg): 137 |
| Sodium (mg): 372 | Selenium (mcg): 9 |
| Fluoride (mcg): 32 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 137 | Threonine (mg): 465 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 549 | Leucine (mg): 1037 |
| Lysine (mg): 868 | Methionine (mg): 250 |
| Cystine (mg): 61 | Phenylalanine (mg): 536 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 561 | Valine (mg): 695 |
| Arginine (mg): 462 | Histidine (mg): 303 |
| Alanine (mg): 357 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 841 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2419 | Glycine (mg): 206 |
| Proline (mg): 1142 | Serine (mg): 594 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 18 | Betaine (mg): 1 |
| Retinol (mcg): 2 | PRAL Score: 8 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Lactose (g): 2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Nonfat Cottage Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Nonfat Cottage Cheese'?
100 grams of 'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 10g (around 20% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 7g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Nonfat Cottage Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' provides around 72 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 4% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 10g protein, 7g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 190 mg (15% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 9 mcg (16% DV),
Sodium (mg): 372 mg (16% DV).
'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 86 mg (7% DV),
Potassium (mg): 137 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 11 mg (3% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 32 mcg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Nonfat Cottage Cheese in significant amounts?
'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 8 IU (0% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 9 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 9 mcg (2% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 9 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Nonfat Cottage Cheese' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.