Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 1.1 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 1.1/100g · GI 44 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Response at a Glance
The Numbers at a Glance
This Version vs the Family
This version carries the most fiber in the Cheese group: 0.6 per 100g, about 16.0 times the family average (spread 0 to 0.6 per 100g). The protein number (12.4 per 100g) is the family's highest, though the whole group clusters close (10.3-12.4 per 100g).
Within this Cheese family (9 versions), GL per 100g spans 1.1 to 2.9 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. Closest variants worth comparing: Uncreamed, Large or small curd, 2% milkfat.
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Cheese, goat, semisoft type & diabetes →How to Include It
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
💡 Fiber Is Your Friend
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate absorption. Aim for at least 3g of fiber per serving of carbohydrate foods.
Common Questions
Can Cheese cottage lowfat 1% milkfat lactose reduced fit into a diabetes meal plan?
Cheese cottage lowfat 1% milkfat lactose reduced is rated diabetes-friendly (GL 1.1) based on available glycemic data. A standard serving is unlikely to cause a sharp blood glucose rise, but individual responses differ.
What is the glycemic load of Cheese cottage lowfat 1% milkfat lactose reduced?
GL = 1.1 per 100g for Cheese cottage lowfat 1% milkfat lactose reduced. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. Cheese cottage lowfat 1% milkfat lactose reduced falls into the Low category.
Does Cheese cottage lowfat 1% milkfat lactose reduced spike blood sugar?
After eating Cheese cottage lowfat 1% milkfat lactose reduced, you can expect a low blood sugar response. The GL of 1.1 means a gentle rise. This can vary based on what else you eat with it.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 44 for Cheese cottage lowfat 1% milkfat lactose reduced is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Dairy and Egg Products category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
References & Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 44 — subcategory_avg:Dairy and Egg Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 113.0g) = 1.1 × 113.0 ÷ 100 = 1.2
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 167703. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/cheese-cottage-lowfat-1percent-milkfat-lactose-reduced/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.