100/100

Dairy

Cottage Cheese

Excellent — Cottage Cheese strongly supports fat-burning.

Very high in protein with minimal carbs — one of the best dairy choices for satiety and keeping insulin low.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup (226g)

Glycemic load
1
Sugar (g)
6
Fiber (g)
0
Protein (g)
24

Glycemic index 10 · Carbs 8g · Fat 5g · Processing minimal

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 100 places cottage cheese in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 1 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

Its protein content supports satiety and helps preserve muscle while you lose fat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does cottage cheese spike insulin?

Cottage Cheese has a glycemic load of 1 and a FatTonic Score of 100 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Very high in protein with minimal carbs — one of the best dairy choices for satiety and keeping insulin low.

Is cottage cheese good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 100/100 (Excellent), cottage cheese strongly supports fat-burning. Very high in protein with minimal carbs — one of the best dairy choices for satiety and keeping insulin low.

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Cheese (Cheddar)Excellent · GL 0
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Greek Yogurt (Plain)Excellent · GL 1
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Milk (Whole)Good · GL 5
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