Cheese is a nutritious food made from the milk of cows, sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels, and yaks. As you probably know, there are different types of cheese available around the world.

Most cheeses are low in carbs, making them perfectly acceptable for a keto diet. At the same time, the nutritional profile of cheese varies according to the type of cheese.

Here is a list of keto cheeses and the nutritional information per 100 grams.

• Feta cheese: Feta cheese is a Greek cheese made from sheep and goat’s milk. Nutritional info- calories: 264, fat: 21g, carbs: 4.1g, protein:14g

• Parmesan cheese: Parmesan is a sharp, hard cheese, usually shredded or grated and used as a garnish. Nutritional info- calories: 431, fat: 29g, carbs: 4.1g, protein:38g

• Ricotta cheese: Ricotta is usually made from the milk of cows, sheep, goats, or water buffalo. Nutritional info- calories: 174, fat: 13g, carbs: 3g, protein: 11g

• Cheddar cheese: Cheddar cheese is a relatively hard, off-white sometimes sharp-tasting, natural cheese. Nutritional info- calories: 402, fat: 33g, carbs: 1.3g, protein: 25g

• Mozzarella cheese: Mozzarella cheese is made from Italian buffalo’s milk by the pasta filata method. Nutritional info- calories: 280, fat: 17g, carbs: .3.1g, protein: 28g

• Cottage cheese: Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese curd product with a mild flavor. It is also known as curds and whey. Nutritional info- calories: 280, fat: 4.3g, carbs: .3.4g, protein: 11g

High-quality cheese is a healthy choice. But avoid refined cheese foods, cheese spreads, and imitation cheeses because they are homogenized and pasteurized making them unhealthy.