Meat may be the poster child for protein-packed food, but cheese is the sleeper snack you never knew you needed! Did you know many cheeses boast as much as 6–10 grams of protein per ounce? Experience the protein power of champion cheeses with a few of our fromage favorites.

Fresh to Market Parmigiano Reggiano: Long prized for its taste and texture, Parmigiano Reggiano (a.k.a. the king of cheese) is also a simple, savory source of protein, offering more protein (about 10 grams per ounce) and fat and fewer carbs than many bars on the market. Pick up a slice of this premium, aged, Italian Parm for your next protein pick-me-up!

Emmi Kaltbach Cave-Aged Gruyère: Boasting about 8 grams of protein per ounce, Gruyère makes a great choice for the protein-seeking snacker. This choice cheese ages peacefully in the mineral-rich air of sandstone caves, cared for meticulously for a year. The result is well worth it: with a delightfully fruity tang and fine, crunchy crystals, it’s its own experience.

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company Toma: This amazing artisanal cheese is made locally using Grade A milk from the herd of cows raised on the same property where their cheese is made. The tantalizing Toma has a hefty 7 grams of protein per ounce, and is very versatile with deliciously rich and buttery flavors.

Henning’s Cheese Curds: With 6–7 grams of protein per ounce, these cute little curds make a potent, poppable snack! Enjoy on their own, on fruit or veggie skewers, battered and fried, or marinated for extra flavor. If you want that signature squeak, just carefully put a couple of curds in your microwave for eight seconds!

Beecher’s Flagship Cheese Sticks: Fun Fact: One of Beecher’s most iconic cheeses is also available by the stick! Ideal for grazing boards and spontaneous snacks alike, this award-winning cheese is aged 15 months to develop its beautiful, browned butter and caramel flavors and boasts 5 grams of protein per 0.75-ounce cheese stick!

The fun doesn’t stop there! Other popular protein picks include everything from Swiss cheese, Gouda, and mozzarella to Pecorino Romano, provolone, and (of course) cottage cheese! Explore a wide variety of everyday options in our refrigerated Meat/Deli aisle, find the fancier varieties in our Specialty Cheese Department, or even better—both! 

Selection may vary by store.