{"id":4452,"date":"2025-06-26T03:05:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T03:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/which-cheeses-have-the-most-protein\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T03:05:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T03:05:35","slug":"which-cheeses-have-the-most-protein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/which-cheeses-have-the-most-protein\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Cheeses Have the Most Protein?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Americans are obsessed with protein and brands are creating higher protein versions of just about everything. But some foods are naturally high in protein, such as cheese, so it’s an age-old question, but worth examining for health-conscious cheese lovers: which cheeses have the most protein?<\/p>\n

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Hard, aged cheeses<\/h2>\n

\u201cParmesan, Romano and Gruyere have between eight and 10 grams of protein per ounce,\u201d explains Rachel Gargano MS, RD and CBS, and the chief registered dietician for Live It Up<\/a>. \u201cBecause the water\u2019s taken out, all of the protein is condensed into a smaller amount. They are really good sources of protein.\u201d She goes on to say that Swiss, provolone, edam and gouda are also high in protein: they each have around seven grams of protein per serving.<\/p>\n

While these hard, aged cheeses rank high for their level of protein, the recommended serving size for each is tiny. One would likely need to triple that amount to feel satisfied\u2014and this only adds more calories and saturated fat to one\u2019s diet. Because of this, cottage cheese, farmer\u2019s cheese and ricotta\u2014all examples of soft cheeses\u2014while they contain less protein per ounce, are more in line with a serving size.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cRicotta and cottage cheese only have three grams of protein per ounce. Ounce per ounce, we\u2019re not going to get as much protein as other cheeses,\u201d says Gargano, \u201cbut they\u2019re easier to eat. They don\u2019t overpower your taste buds. You can have a bigger serving size of these for about the same amount of calories.\u201d<\/p>\n

This same revelation prompted Prairie Farms<\/a> to launch its Pro Pack Snack Lowfat Cottage Cheese Packs<\/a> in February, where each four-ounce package contains 12 grams of protein. Language on the product\u2019s packaging calls out the high protein content. The company has found success among customers into health and wellness looking for a snack that ticks off those boxes. But eating the cheese right out of the container isn\u2019t always tasty. You need to flavor it. Charlie Mack, Prairie Farms’\u00a0Director of Product Quality & Technical Services, suggests folding the product into smoothies for \u201ca post work-out shake. Folding in spices or berries for added flavor and nutrients is another delicious way to enjoy cottage cheese, says Gary Davis, Prairie Farms\u2019 chief marketing officer.<\/p>\n

Its versatility makes this a great cooking cheese. \u201cPeople are using it to make everything from bread to ice cream and putting it in your scrambled eggs and lasagna,\u201d says Darin Copeland, Prairie Farms\u2019 public relations manager.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Farmer cheese<\/h2>\n

A similar product is Lifeway Food\u2019s Farmer Cheese<\/a>, a cultured soft cheese made from reduced-fat milk\u2014and providing 15 grams of protein per serving (a half cup). This smooth, spreadable cheese also works well in the kitchen, traditionally used as a filling for blintzes and pierogi,\u00a0 in both savory and sweet dishes, the creamery suggests using it in ice cream, mac and cheese and in sandwiches. Caroline Margolis, a registered dietician at Lifeway Foods, also points to an increased demand for higher-protein cheese, thanks to social media. TikTok has led to an increase in cottage cheese dollar sales of 16% year over year to $1.33 billion, according to Circana, a Chicago-based market-research firm.<\/p>\n

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Caroline Margolis<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cCompared to other soft curd cheeses more whey is drained off, resulting in more concentrated casein protein in the farmer cheese curd and a higher protein content,\u201d says Margolis, adding that it\u2019s also fermented with 12 probiotic cultures for a healthier boost.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering whether a cheese is high or low in protein, follow this rule, says Gargano: \u201cThe softer they get, the less protein per ounce.\u201d While cottage cheese, ricotta and farmer\u2019s cheese contain three grams of protein per ounce, goat cheese isn\u2019t too far behind, with between four and five grams of protein per ounce.<\/p>\n

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More than just a health fad<\/h2>\n

What makes cottage cheese such a high-protein option? \u201cEssentially, you\u2019re concentrating your milk down and separating out the whey. That\u2019s where we\u2019re achieving the majority of the protein and adding milk and cream to give it that creamy texture,\u201d says Mack.<\/p>\n

In 2023 and 2024, cottage cheese sales grew nearly 21 percent, says Davis. \u201cWe all know that cottage cheese is having a moment,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Mack agrees: \u201cCottage cheese consumption is up significantly and continues to grow. We don\u2019t see this as an \u2018in and out\u2019 type of thing. We think protein is here to stay,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Protein isn\u2019t just a health fad that people are currently chasing: it\u2019s got legs. This is especially important for people who don\u2019t eat meat, which is a huge source of protein. \u201cProtein helps with tissue maintenance, to build and repair muscle, and with our functioning, and helps with appetite control as well,\u201d says Gargano. \u201cWhen I work with clients, one of the things we focus on is making sure they\u2019re getting enough protein. This is a part of their diet some people aren\u2019t getting enough of\u2014cheese can be a great way to fill in the gaps.\u201d<\/p>\n

Margolis wholeheartedly agrees, calling protein \u201cthe base of a healthy plate.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, good news for cheese lovers: cheese is a healthy component of one\u2019s diet, particularly if it\u2019s high in protein.<\/p>\n

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