For vegetarians or anyone simply looking to get more protein into their diet, cheese can be a good choice, but which are the healthiest choices? Here is a list of 20 different kinds of cheese that provide the most protein per oz or half cup.

An ounce of cheese is typically equal to a thin slice that would cover a piece of toast.

The current daily value (%DV) for protein is 50 grams per day. Cheeses high in protein include ricotta, low-fat cottage cheese, Parmesan, Romano, non-fat cheddar, gruyere, low-fat Swiss, fontina, and more.

In general, cheeses which are low in fat will provide more protein per serving, however, this is not always the case. For more high protein foods, see the articles on vegetarian protein foods, beans high in protein, grains high in protein, and nuts high in protein.