One current product has a defined serving
Lifeway’s inspected regular Farmer Cheese page lists 160 calories, 15 g protein, 10 g fat, 6 g saturated fat and 40 mg sodium per half cup, or 4 ounces. It lists 4 g total sugars and no added sugars. The product contains milk. [1]
No added salt is not the same as no sodium
The manufacturer describes no added salt or sugar, while the panel still lists naturally present sodium and sugars. Use the numbers for the exact serving when comparing with cottage cheese or another product. Organic and regular versions may have different panels. [1][2]
Cultures do not make every farmer cheese equivalent
This Lifeway product lists live active cultures. That does not establish that every cheese sold as farmer cheese contains the same organisms or that the product treats a digestive condition. A specific probiotic benefit requires more than a general culture statement. [1][3]
Assess how it is used in the meal
Imagine adding half a cup to toast or a bowl. Count its protein and saturated fat along with the bread, oil or other toppings. If comparing another brand or a homemade recipe, use that preparation’s information rather than borrowing Lifeway’s figures. [2]
| Check | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Lifeway regular, half cup | 15 g protein and 6 g saturated fat |
| No added salt | Panel still lists 40 mg sodium |
| Another farmer cheese | Check its own formula and serving |
Sources for this article
- Farmer Cheese - Lifeway Kefir
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label | FDA
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - Probiotics - Health Professional Fact Sheet
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.