It may seem like a really easy answer “just add more quantity”.
However it is really simple, but you can also increase your protein intake by just switching and preferring specific food, even though they can be very similar there like cheese there different types of cheese that have more protein in them.
Let’s take a look, maybe this changes can be really helpful when you wanna lose fat and add more muscle.
Food | Grams of protein per 3.5 oz or 100 g |
Parmesan | 38 g |
Mozzarella | 28 g |
Pecorino | 28 g |
Swiss | 28 g |
Edam | 27 g |
Gouda | 26 g |
Gloucester | 25 g |
Colby | 24 g |
Halloumi | 21 g |
Blue | 20 g |
Brie | 18.6 g |
Feta | 17.4 g |
Cottage Low Fat 2% | 12.4 g |
Cottage | 11 g |
Ricotta Low Fat | 10.1 g |
Cream | 8.2 g |
Ricotta | 7.8 g |
As you can see there are many types of cheese with higher protein per 100 grams, but its important to take note that the more cured and yellow the cheese, the greater the amount of fat and sodium that, depending on the case, can affect your process.
Cheeses like Parmessan, Mozzarella, Halloumi, Feta, Ricotta or cottage are great options to add into your meals if you are in caloric deficit or want to reduce fat.
Cheeses like Swiss, Pecorino, Edam, Gouda, Blue, or Cream are great if you are in volume or want to add more muscle.
Now you know what cheese to choose to add more protein and help you achieve your goals.
What are your favorite cheeses?