Cottage cheese
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- High protein content
- Contains saturated fat
Cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 27, higher than plain Cottage cheese (10).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cottage cheese
- GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g
Cottage cheese - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g albumin
Albumin Cottage Cheese - GI 35 · GL 1 per 100 g brand: bieluch
Bieluch Full-Fat Cheese - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g blended
Blended cottage cheese (low-fat, high-protein) - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g cinnamon
Cinnamon cottage cheese - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g with hemp seeds
Cottage cheese enriched with hemp seeds - Cottage cheese with probiotic culturesGI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g with probiotics
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Cottage cheese is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 98 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.7 g |
| Natural | 2.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Saturated | 2.7 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 364 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High protein content
- Minimal processing
- No added sugars
- Contains saturated fat
- Moderate sodium content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 27 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Cottage cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Cottage cheese has a low glycemic index (27), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cottage cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Cottage cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cottage cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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