1. Cheddar

  • Country of Origin: England
  • Strength: Mild to pungent
  • Texture: Soft and smooth to crumbly
  • Appearance: Pale white to orange
  • Calories: 403 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 1.3 g
  • Fat: 33.1 g
  • Protein: 24.9 g

2.Β Cottage Cheese

  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Strength: Mild
  • Texture: Moist and creamy
  • Appearance: White curds
  • Calories: 98 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 3.4 g
  • Fat: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 11.1 g

3. Feta Cheese

  • Country of Origin: Greece
  • Strength: Mild
  • Texture: Creamy to crumbly
  • Appearance: Pale, white curd
  • Calories: 264 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 4.1 g
  • Fat: 21.3 g
  • Protein: 14.2 g

4. Mozzarella

  • Country of Origin: Italy
  • Strength: Mild
  • Texture: Soft, chewy
  • Appearance: Creamy white
  • Calories: 318 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 2.5 g
  • Fat: 24.6 g
  • Protein: 21.6 g

5. Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan)

  • Country of Origin: Italy
  • Strength:  Medium to strong (depending on age)
  • Texture:  Hard, crumbly, granular
  • Appearance: Pale yellow
  • Calories: 431 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 4.1 g
  • Fat: 28.6 g
  • Protein: 38.5 g

6. Ricotta

  • Country of Origin: Italy
  • Strength: Mild, slightly sweet
  • Texture: Soft, creamy
  • Appearance: Curds, white/light cream color
  • Calories: 174 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 3.0 g
  • Fat: 13.0 g
  • Protein: 11.3 g

7. Gorgonzola

  • Country of Origin: Italy
  • Strength: Sharp, strong
  • Texture: Creamy to crumbly
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, white skin
  • Calories: 353 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 2.3 g
  • Fat: 28.7 g
  • Protein: 21.4 g

8. Pecorino Romano

  • Country of Origin: Italy
  • Strength: Strong, sharp
  • Texture: Hard and crumbly
  • Appearance: Pale yellow
  • Calories: 387 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 3.6 g
  • Fat: 26.9 g
  • Protein: 31.8 g

9. Β Roquefort

  • Country of Origin: France
  • Strength: Strong, tangy
  • Texture: Semi-hard, crumbly
  • Appearance: White with large blue veins
  • Calories: 369 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 2 g
  • Fat: 30.6 g
  • Protein: 21.5 g

10. Stilton

  • Country of Origin: England
  • Strength: Medium-Strong
  • Texture: Semi-soft
  • Appearance: Creamy yellow with small blue veins running out from the center
  • Calories: 393 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 3.6 g
  • Fat: 35.7 g
  • Protein: 25.0 g