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 10 · GL 0.5 per 100 g low fat
Low fat cottage cheese - Skim cottage cheeseGI 10 · GL 0.7 per 100 g skim
- GI 35 · GL 1 per 100 g vanillasugar free
Cottage cheese with vanilla and xylitol - GI 35 · GL 1 per 100 g garlicherb
Garlic herb cottage cheese - Low sodium cottage cheeseGI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g low sodium
- Skim vanilla cottage cheeseGI 45 · GL 3 per 100 g skimvanilla
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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
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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?
Among the forms of Cottage cheese in this database, Low fat cottage cheese has the lowest glycemic load (0.5 per 100 g).
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