Semi-skimmed cottage cheese
Low GI
GL 2.3 per cup (225 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Moderate saturated fat content
Semi-skimmed cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 30, higher than plain Cottage cheese (10). One cup (225 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.3.
Updated Dec 29, 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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Semi-skimmed 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 | 225 g | 2.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 133 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 | 17.5 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated | 3.8 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High protein content
- No added sugar
- Moderate saturated fat content
- No fiber
- Dairy product may be difficult to digest for some people
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Semi-skimmed cottage cheese?
Semi-skimmed cottage cheese has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One cup (225 g) has a glycemic load of 2.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Semi-skimmed cottage cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Semi-skimmed 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?
Semi-skimmed cottage cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cottage cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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