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Which cheese has the most protein?
18 cheese ranked from most to least protein per 100 g, with how much you get in a typical serving.
Quick facts
- 38 gMost protein: parmesan.
- 32 gRunner-up: pecorino.
- 6 gLeast protein: cream cheese.
Good to know
Hard, aged cheeses lose most of their water while ripening, which leaves a dense mix of protein and fat.
Semi-soft cheeses hold more water than aged ones, so they carry a little less protein per 100 g than parmesan or gruyère.
Fresh and soft cheeses hold more water than aged ones, so they carry less protein per 100 g than parmesan or cheddar.
Ranked by protein per 100 g
| # | Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parmesan2 tbsp grated: 3.8 g | 38 g |
| 2 | Pecorino2 tbsp grated: 3.2 g | 32 g |
| 3 | Gruyère1 slice: 9 g | 30 g |
| 4 | Emmental2 slices: 8.4 g | 28 g |
| 5 | Provolone1 slice: 7.8 g | 26 g |
| 6 | Edam1 slice: 7.5 g | 25 g |
| 7 | Gouda1 slice: 7.5 g | 25 g |
| 8 | Cheddar1 portion: 7.5 g | 25 g |
| 9 | Monterey Jack1 slice: 7.2 g | 24 g |
| 10 | Halloumi2 slices: 11 g | 22 g |
| 11 | Mozzarella1 ball: 27.5 g | 22 g |
| 12 | Blue cheese1 portion crumbled: 6.3 g | 21 g |
| 13 | Brie1 wedge: 6.3 g | 21 g |
| 14 | Camembert1 wedge: 6 g | 20 g |
| 15 | Goat cheese1 portion: 5.7 g | 19 g |
| 16 | Feta1 portion crumbled: 4.2 g | 14 g |
| 17 | Ricottahalf a cup: 13.8 g | 11 g |
| 18 | Cream cheese2 tbsp: 1.8 g | 6 g |
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FAQ
Which cheese has the most protein?
Per 100 g, the top cheese on our chart are parmesan (38 g), pecorino (32 g), gruyère (30 g).
Which cheese have the least protein?
Cream cheese has the least here, with 6 g per 100 g.
How many cheese are on this list?
18, all ranked by grams of protein per 100 g, with a typical serving for each.
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