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Cottage Cheese & Cucumber Snack
8.5meal score / 10
20 gprotein
2 gfiber
1 gadded sugar
180kcal
Why it scores 8.5
| Pillar | This recipe | Reference | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein 30% | 11.1 g per 100 kcal | 7 g per 100 kcal | 10.0 | Good |
| Fiber 30% | 1.1 g per 100 kcal | 2 g per 100 kcal | 5.6 | Could be higher |
| Added sugar 20% | 1 g | 12 g (lower is better) | 9.2 | Good |
| Quality 20% | minimally processed | whole foods score highest | 10.0 | Good |
To score higher: Adding vegetables, beans, lentils or whole grains raises the fiber part of the score.
Ingredients
- 170 g low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- Cracked black pepper
- Pinch of dill
Method
- Spoon the cottage cheese into a bowl.
- Arrange the cucumber slices alongside.
- Season with pepper and dill.
The score is worked out the same way the app scores a logged meal. How the score works. More snack ideas are on the recipes page and in meal ideas built around protein and fiber.
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General nutrition information, not medical advice. Figures are estimates. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own needs.