Diet Food Reviews
Daisy Low Fat 2% Cottage Cheese
By: | Dec 2, 2009
Cottage cheese has been a staple on my refrigerator shelf for years. Being high in protein, it's a great filling snack all by itself, and can be used in a multitude of recipes - in lasagna, quiches, salads, and many other things. Over the years, however, I've noticed that there's no consistency with the stuff - curds can be big or small, creamy or dry, tangy or rich. Still, never one to be afraid to trying something different, I picked up an absolutely enormous 32 ounce tub of Daisy Low Fat 2% Cottage Cheese at my grocery store.
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 2.5 grams, 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams, 8%
Sodium: 360 mg, 15%
Protein: 14 grams
Carbohydrates: 4 grams
Fiber:0%
Sugar: 4 grams
Price: $4.00 (32 oz)
I popped the lid open and gave it a stir, as it was slightly separated. Then I took a crystal glass out of my cupboard and measured out a 1/2 cup - one serving. I took a bite and was greeted by a creamy flavor, completely offset by a rather dry texture. The curds are tender, but lack the smooth texture that I associate with good cottage cheese. This also seemed a bit muted, as if it needed extra salt. Rather disappointed, I decided to use the cheese in my recipes as per normal, and was quite happy with the results - it's much better in cooked applications, where the cottage cheese itself takes a secondary roll, like in casseroles.
Each 1/2 cup serving of Daisy Low Fat 2% Cottage Cheese provides 90 calories, 5% of the daily recommended amount for total fat (8% of the DV for saturated fat), 360 mg sodium (15% DV), and a whopping 14 grams of protein (no fiber) and 8% of the daily value for calcium.
I paid $4.00 for a 32 ounce tub. While this is sound nutritionally - if a bit high in sodium - I wouldn't say this will be a staple on my refrigerator shelf for years to come. Honestly, I'd rather have a cheese that I enjoyed for just eating, like Lactaid Cottage Cheese or Breakstone's Live Active Cottage Cheese.
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The taste of Daisy does take some getting used to, though, I try to buy it instead. In my area, it's often the brand "on sale", and also is highest in protein. I'm going to have to give it a go in casseroles, too! What types of dishes have you made with it? The only "unique preparation methods" I've incorporated to cottage cheeses have consisted of stevia and cocoa powder! lol
This is my personal favorite:
http://www.recipezaar.com/Crustless-Broccoli-and-Cottage-Cheese-Pie-206339
I LOVE Daisy's cottage cheese. It's the only one I've ever been completely satisfied with out of the many I've tried. Breakstone's is the worst in my opinion.