Calories
148 kcal
7% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
11 g
22% RDI
Fat
9.7 g
6g sat fat
Carbs
4.3 g
2% RDI
Sugar
2.5 g
5% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.3 g
7% RDI
Farmer's Cottage Cheese
Farmer's Cottage Cheese is a soft, fresh cheese common in Eastern European and farmhouse cuisines (also called tvorog, quark or twaróg) and is often eaten plain, with fruit or used in both sweet and savory dishes. It is a concentrated dairy protein source, providing about 11g of protein per 100 g, with relatively low carbohydrate content. As a fresh cheese, it also supplies B vitamins including vitamin B12 and dietary iodine from milk; however it contains a notable amount of saturated fat compared with low‑fat dairy options. Overall, Farmer's Cottage Cheese is valued for its high-quality protein and ability to increase fullness, making it a popular choice for breakfasts, snacks and recipes that need a creamy, mild cheese.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.90€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C+
Fair
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Nutrition
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C+ · 6.0 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Farmer's Cottage Cheese healthy?
Farmer's Cottage Cheese is rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Farmer's Cottage Cheese?
Farmer's Cottage Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Farmer's Cottage Cheese gluten free?
Yes, Farmer's Cottage Cheese is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Farmer's Cottage Cheese?
100g of Farmer's Cottage Cheese contains 148 kcal, 11g protein, 4.33g carbohydrates, 9.73g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Farmer's Cottage Cheese vegetarian?
Yes, Farmer's Cottage Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.
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