Nutrition Facts for Hiland Fat Free Cottage Cheese

Hiland Fat Free Cottage Cheese is made by Hiland Dairy, a dairy product manufacturer and distributor with several locations throughout the United States. It is made using pasteurized skim milk and cream. To meet customer preferences, Hiland Dairy only uses milk from farmers who promise not to use artificial growth hormones in their cattle.

Servings

Each 24 oz. (680 grams) container of Hiland Fat Free Cottage Cheese contains six 4 oz. (114 grams) servings. A serving provides 80 calories.

Fat and Cholesterol

Each serving of Hiland Fat Free Cottage Cheese contains zero grams of fat and only 5 mg of cholesterol. For food labeling purposes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration defines foods as fat free when they contain less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving and as low cholesterol when they contain 20 mg or less cholesterol per serving. This food is a good option for those trying to limit fat or cholesterol in their diet.

Carbohydrates

Each serving of Hiland Fat Free Cottage Cheese contains 7 grams of total carbohydrates; all of which are sugars. A major dietary sugar in this food is lactose, which some users may have a digestive intolerance to.

Protein

Hiland Fat Free Cottage Cheese is a good source of dietary protein. It provides 14 grams per serving.

Vitamins and Minerals

Each serving of Hiland Fat Free Cottage Cheese provides two percent or greater of the daily values for the following vitamins and minerals: sodium (18 percent), vitamin A (six percent), calcium (10 percent), and vitamin C (two percent).

References

Article reviewed by Dionne Allyson Last updated on: Nov 16, 2009

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