High protein cottage cheese
Low GI
GL 2.3 per cup (226 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Relatively high sodium concentration
High protein cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 27, higher than plain Cottage cheese (10). One cup (226 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.3.
Updated Oct 15, 2025 · 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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High protein cottage cheese is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g | 0.1 |
| 1/2 cup serving | 113 g | 1.1 |
| 1 cup | 226 g | 2.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.5 g |
| Natural | 2.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated | 1.8 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- High protein content
- Low level of processing
- Relatively high sodium concentration
- Lack of fiber
- Content of saturated fats
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of High protein cottage cheese?
High protein cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One cup (226 g) has a glycemic load of 2.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is High protein cottage cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
High protein 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?
High protein cottage cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cottage cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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