Tag: Protein cheese

A 2024 analysis found that, for a half-cup serving, whole-milk ricotta can have roughly twice the calories and three times the fat content of whole-milk cottage cheese. This indicates that, in its full-fat form, ricotta is more fattening than cottage cheese, but the full picture involves much more than just a single number.

According to the USDA, a 1-ounce serving of hard Parmesan cheese contains over 10 grams of protein, making it one of the most protein-dense choices. But is Parmesan the ultimate answer when considering which cheese is best for protein, or do other factors like serving size and overall nutritional profile matter more?