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Cottage Cheese

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Common questions

Is Cottage Cheese healthy?

Cottage Cheese 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 product is made from simple ingredients like milk, cream, and salt, which are typical for traditional cheese products.

How processed is Cottage Cheese?

Cottage Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cottage Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cottage cheese, milk, 4% cream count 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

Graham's
78 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Graham Holdings Company
Category Cheese
Summary

This cottage cheese product is made from simple ingredients like milk, cream, and salt, which are typical for traditional cheese products. Despite being classified as processed, it avoids harmful additives and maintains a clean label, allowing it to score well within its category. The presence of natural dairy ingredients and minimal processing contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 5

Cottage cheese
Good

Cottage cheese is a nutritious dairy product rich in protein and calcium, making it beneficial for muscle and bone health.

milk
Good

Milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, supporting overall bone strength and health.

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4% cream
Good

Cream adds flavor and richness to the product while providing healthy fats and energy.

crème fraîche
Good

Crème fraîche enhances taste and texture, offering beneficial fats and nutrients from dairy.

salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor enhancement but should be consumed in moderation to maintain healthy blood pressure.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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