~20 g protein
70 g~184 kcal
Does Cheese Have Protein?
Yes. Firm cheese can provide a substantial amount of protein.
A representative firm cheese contains approximately 28.7 g of protein per 100 g.
PROTEIN BY SERVING
Protein in cheese by weight
Cheese varies substantially by type. These values use Frida’s representative record for firm cheese with 30% fat in dry matter, so softer and fresher cheeses can contain much less protein.
| Serving | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 30 g firm cheese | 8.6 g | 79 kcal |
| 50 g firm cheese | 14.4 g | 132 kcal |
| 70 g firm cheese | 20.1 g | 184 kcal |
| 100 g | 28.7 g | 263 kcal |
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PROTEIN QUALITY
Is cheese a high-protein food?
Firm cheese can be a genuinely protein-dense food, although the amount varies considerably between cheese types.
This representative firm cheese provides about 28.7 g of protein per 100 g.
Around 44% of its calories come from protein, which is above the EU threshold for a “high protein” claim.
PUT IT IN CONTEXT
How much firm cheese provides 20–30 g of protein?
These estimates use a representative firm cheese. Protein can differ substantially in soft, fresh, processed, and reduced-fat cheeses.
~25 g protein
87 g~229 kcal
~30 g protein
105 g~276 kcal
Nutrition data and methodology
Nutrition values use Frida’s European food-composition record for firm cheese, 30% fat in dry matter, all varieties. It reports 28.7 g of protein and 263 kcal per 100 g.
Cheese is a broad category, so this page uses firm cheese as a practical reference rather than implying that every cheese has the same protein content.
Under EU nutrition-claim rules, a food may be described as high in protein when at least 20% of its energy comes from protein.
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Common questions about protein in cheese
Does cheese have protein?
Yes. Many cheeses contain meaningful amounts of protein. This representative firm cheese provides about 28.7 g per 100 g.
How much protein is in 30 g of cheese?
A 30 g serving of the representative firm cheese used on this page contains approximately 8.6 g of protein.
Is cheese high in protein?
Firm cheese can be. The reference cheese on this page gets about 44% of its calories from protein, above the EU threshold for a high-protein claim.
Which cheese has the most protein?
Protein varies by cheese type, moisture and fat content. Hard and firm cheeses are often more protein-dense by weight than fresh or very soft cheeses, so compare the label or a type-specific food record.
Does low-fat cheese have more protein?
It can have a higher protein share of calories, but the grams of protein per 100 g depend on the specific cheese. Reduced fat alone does not guarantee a specific protein amount.
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How much protein should you eat per day?
Knowing that firm cheese can provide about 28.7 g of protein per 100 g is useful. Knowing how that fits into your own daily protein and macro targets is more useful.