Grainy cottage cheese
Low GI
GL 1.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Lack of fiber
Grainy cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 30, higher than plain Cottage cheese (10). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Jan 29, 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 - Cottage cheeseGI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g pickledfull fat
- GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g with hemp seeds
Cottage cheese enriched with hemp seeds - +21 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 3.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 1.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 1 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- High protein content
- Low level of processing
- Lack of fiber
- Average saturated fat content
- Contains lactose
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Grainy cottage cheese?
Grainy cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Grainy cottage cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Grainy cottage cheese has a low glycemic index (30), 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?
Grainy cottage cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cottage cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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