20 Cheeses High in Protein

For those going vegetarian, or simply looking to get more protein in their diet, cheese can be a good choice, but then, which one to buy? Here is a list of 20 kinds of cheese that provide the most protein per oz.

An ounce of cheese is typically equal to a thin slice of cheese that would cover a piece of toast. The current daily value (%DV) for protein is 50 grams per day. Cheese high in protein includes parmesan, romano, non-fat cheddar, gruyere, low-fat Swiss, low-fat Monterey, and more. Low-fat cottage cheese is one of the lowest in protein per ounce, but one of the best protein sources per calorie.

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