Cottage cheese with pineapple or peaches

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Cottage cheese with pineapple or peaches is a simple, refreshing dish combining creamy, mild cottage cheese with sweet, juicy fruit chunks. It's a popular quick meal or snack, especially in North America, where it's often served chilled. The combination relies on the contrast between the savory, protein-rich cheese and the bright, natural sweetness of the fruit.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, moderate-carb option, with the cottage cheese providing a significant protein boost and the fruit adding natural sugars and fiber. A typical one-cup serving (with about 1/2 cup of fruit) generally falls in the 200-250 calorie range, offering a good source of calcium, vitamin C (from the fruit), and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	700 mg
Calcium	140 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a staple of mid-20th century American health food and diet trends, prized for its simplicity and perceived nutritional balance. Nutritionally, the pairing is clever as the vitamin C in the fruit can enhance the absorption of iron from the cottage cheese, making it a more nutritionally complete snack.