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Cottage Cheese Low Fat Natural

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Is Cottage Cheese Low Fat Natural healthy?

Cottage Cheese Low Fat Natural scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cottage cheese is a processed food with a simple ingredient list consisting of milk and salt, which contributes to its relatively high score.

How processed is Cottage Cheese Low Fat Natural?

Cottage Cheese Low Fat Natural is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cottage Cheese Low Fat Natural's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cottage Cheese (Milk) counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cottage Cheese Low Fat Natural

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78 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Arla Foods
Category Cheese
Summary

This cottage cheese is a processed food with a simple ingredient list consisting of milk and salt, which contributes to its relatively high score. The product is low in fat and provides a good amount of protein, making it a nutritious option within its category. However, as a processed food, its score is capped, but the absence of additives or harmful ingredients supports a favorable rating.

Key ingredients 2

Cottage Cheese (Milk)
Very Good

Cottage cheese made from milk is a natural source of high-quality protein and calcium, supporting muscle health and bone strength.

Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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