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Is Lucerne 2% Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese healthy?

2% Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Dairy · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

82/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Lucerne 2% lowfat small curd cottage cheese is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 82 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Good protein and simple dairy base, but added gums, carrageenan, and sodium lower its whole-food quality. Strengths include good protein for a single serving (about 12g), lower in saturated fat than full-fat cottage cheese, and simple dairy base with cultured milk, while main considerations include several gums, carrageenan, and polysorbate 80 signal processing, sodium around 420mg per serving, and no fiber and modest added processing.

Longevity Score 82/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Good protein for a single serving (about 12g)
  • Lower in saturated fat than full-fat cottage cheese
  • Simple dairy base with cultured milk

What held the score back?

  • Several gums, carrageenan, and polysorbate 80 signal processing
  • Sodium around 420mg per serving
  • No fiber and modest added processing

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A FAT FREE MILK, PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2 PERCENT OR LESS OF: TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GRADE A WHEY, CITRIC ACID, GUAR GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, DEXTROSE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CARBON DIOXIDE (TO HELP MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), GRADE A NON-FAT DRY MILK POWDER, CULTURED GRADE A NON-FAT DRY MILK POWDER.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 113 g (1/2 cup)

  • Calories905% DV
  • Protein12g24% DV
  • Total Carbs4g1% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat2.5g3% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Lucerne 2% Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese
Brand
Lucerne
Category
Dairy (source: Cheese)
GTIN / UPC
00021130076628
Serving size
113 g (1/2 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (4g)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sodium (420.4mg)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Higher protein (12g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener signals (dextrose)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (90 kcal)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (4g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Lucerne 2% Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Lucerne 2% Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Lucerne 2% Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein for a single serving (about 12g); Lower in saturated fat than full-fat cottage cheese; Simple dairy base with cultured milk.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Several gums, carrageenan, and polysorbate 80 signal processing; Sodium around 420mg per serving; No fiber and modest added processing.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same dairy differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Dairy, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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