Knudsen Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Common questions

Is Knudsen Low Fat Cottage Cheese healthy?

Knudsen Low Fat Cottage Cheese scores 53/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. This cottage cheese is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having some beneficial ingredients like cultured milk and vitamin D3.

How processed is Knudsen Low Fat Cottage Cheese?

Knudsen Low Fat Cottage Cheese is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Knudsen Low Fat Cottage Cheese compare to other cheese?

Knudsen Low Fat Cottage Cheese ranks #54 of 59 cheese in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Organic Valley Grassmilk Raw Cheddar at 93/100.

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

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk, Milk and Cream, Calcium Phosphate count in its favor; Natural Flavor is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Knudsen Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Knudsen
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by J.M. Smucker Co.
Category Cheese
Summary

This cottage cheese is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having some beneficial ingredients like cultured milk and vitamin D3. The presence of modified food starch and natural flavors, which are highly processed and offer no nutritional benefits, further impacts the rating. While it contains a moderate amount of additives, the overall processing level and inclusion of less transparent ingredients reduce its healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk
Very Good

This ingredient is high-quality milk that has been cultured and pasteurized, ensuring safety and beneficial probiotics, which contribute positively to gut health.

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Milk and Cream
Good

Milk and cream provide essential nutrients like calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle function.

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Calcium Phosphate
Good

Calcium phosphate supplies essential minerals important for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

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Vitamin D3
Good

Vitamin D3 helps the body absorb calcium, promoting strong bones and overall health.

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Whey
Neutral

Liquid whey as a minor dairy ingredient — benign.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

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

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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