Cottage cheese pastry
Medium GI
GL 25 per 100 g
- Contains protein from cottage cheese
- High glycemic load
Cottage cheese pastry has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate).
Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 3 per 100 g This swap significantly lowers the glycemic load from 25 to 3 while providing protein and fiber to stabilize blood sugar.
Low-fat cottage cheese blended with mashed berries - GL 8 per 100 g This provides a similar pastry-like experience but uses almond flour to keep the glycemic load much lower at 8.
Almond flour carrot muffin (no added sugar) - Greek yogurt with chia seedsGL 2 per 100 g The combination of protein and healthy fats in this option results in a much slower, steadier glucose response.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 285 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 13 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 5 g |
| Sodium | 270 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains protein from cottage cheese
- Provides some calcium
- High glycemic load
- Contains added sugars
- Moderately processed wheat flour
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cottage cheese pastry?
Cottage cheese pastry has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 25 per 100 g.
Is Cottage cheese pastry good for people with insulin resistance?
Cottage cheese pastry has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Low-fat cottage cheese blended with mashed berries.
How does Cottage cheese pastry affect blood sugar?
Cottage cheese pastry has a glycemic load of 25 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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