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 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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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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