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Protein Cottage Cheese

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Is Protein Cottage Cheese healthy?

Protein Cottage Cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This protein cottage cheese is a processed food with a simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of low-fat soft cheese and salt.

How processed is Protein Cottage Cheese?

Protein Cottage Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Protein Cottage Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Low Fat Soft Cheese 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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Protein Cottage Cheese

Philadelphia
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Cheese
Summary

This protein cottage cheese is a processed food with a simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of low-fat soft cheese and salt. The presence of guar gum as a stabilizer is a minor concern due to its potential digestive effects, but it is the only additive. The product's high protein content and minimal use of additives contribute positively to its score, though the processing level limits its maximum potential rating.

Key ingredients 3

Low Fat Soft Cheese
Good

Provides a rich source of dairy protein and essential nutrients with reduced fat content.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Guar Gum
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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