10 Best Low-Fat Cheeses For Weight Loss

Smooth, creamy Italian whey cheese. Used in sweet recipes like cannolis and cheesecake, or savory dishes like lasagna or pasta.

Ricotta (Part-Skim)

Low-fat cheese great for Rueben sandwiches, Swiss melts, or charcuterie boards. Flavorful and calorie-saving.

Swiss

Ideal for grating onto pasta, salad, or pizza. Keeps total fat intake low with reduced-fat version.

Parmesan (Reduced-Fat)

Mild white cheese made from cow's milk. Perfect for slices on crackers or grating into homemade mac and cheese.

Monterey (Reduced-Fat)

Keeps fat intake low while maintaining mild flavor and texture. Great for homemade pizza or Caprese salad.

Mozzarella (Part-Skim)

Soft, creamy cheese that melts easily. Excellent for deli sandwiches or grilled cheese.

Muenster (Reduced-Fat)

Versatile with mild flavor and semi-firm texture. Suitable for grilled cheese, mac and cheese, pasta dishes, or charcuterie boards.

Provolone (Reduced-Fat)

Blend of Monterey Jack, cheddar, queso quesadilla, and asadero cheese. Low-fat option with around 5 grams of fat per 1/4 cup serving.

Mexican Blend (Reduced-Fat)

One of the lowest-fat cheeses. Provides 7 grams of protein per serving with only 2 grams of total fat and 1 gram of saturated fat.

Cheddar (Reduced-Fat)

High-protein, low-fat cheese. Versatile and can be eaten with fruit or blended into ice cream.

Cottage Cheese (1%)