Healthy Cheeses

Cheese is notorious for being high in fat. While there are certain types of cheeses that may not be healthy, there are certain types of cheeses that can be healthful. These cheeses have multiple nutritional benefits.

Feta

• One oz. of Feta cheese has 4 g of protein and 14 percent of your daily value of calcium. While there are 6 g of fat per serving, nearly 2 g are healthy fats (including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats).

Parmigiano Reggianio

• Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium, with 31 percent of your daily recommended amount in every 1 oz. serving. There is also 22 percent of your daily value of protein in every serving, with nearly 11 g.

Gruyere

• Gruyere is used by many as a main fondue cheese. One oz. of Gruyere cheese has 8 g of protein. While it has 9 g of fat, it also has 28 percent of your daily value of calcium.

Cottage Cheese

• Cottage cheese, when low-fat, is a great source of protein and calcium. One cup of low-fat cottage cheese has 27 g of protein and 21 percent of your daily value of calcium while having only 6 g of fat.

Cheddar

• One cup of low-fat cheddar cheese has only 9 g of fat, as well as 32 g of protein and more than 50 percent of your daily value of calcium. This cheese also has 64 percent of your daily value of phosphorus.