Pictures this…by choosing lower fat cheese over regular, full fat cheese, you can save calories and get more calcium and protein.

Pictures this…by choosing lower fat cheese over regular, full fat cheese, you can save calories and get more calcium and protein. In our nutrition guidelines, we highlight choosing low fat or fat free cheese. When comparing the nutrition values for full fat, low fat and fat free mozzarella cheeses, there’s lot of calories that can be avoided by choosing low fat or fat free cheeses.

An ounce of mozzarella made with whole milk has 84 calories, 6 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein and 150 mg calcium. An ounce of mozzarella made with part skim milk has 71 calories, 4 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein and 200 mg calcium. An ounce of non-fat mozzarella has 42 calories, 0 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein and 270 mg of calcium.

This information is found on the website nutritiondataself.com, which is a great website to look up nutrition information on the foods we eat. Less fat means the cheese has more room for protein. Next time you are in the grocery store, start comparing the types of cheese you prefer and picture yourself finding the one that is lowest in calories and highest in protein.

Isn't the newest data in medicine indicating that the lowfat craze is part of what gave rise to such a marked increase in obesity and now diabetes? In June Time Magazine did a story spurred by new studies by Annals of Internal Medicine (and many others) indicating that fat, and specifically saturated fat, isn't the dreaded enemy it's been made out to be for so many years.

To make foods lower in fat they usually have to add salts, sugars and preservatives. Considering that we now have to watch every bite we put in our mouths, wouldn't it make sense to go with more natural foods with less chemical additions and subtractions?

Also, it appears the link to the website you gave to look up nutritional data is incorrect. As it stands it links you to a blank site with only information how to buy the domain name.

I only eat full fat cheese. It tastes better and the fat keeps me satisfied longer. I eat so little, a few extra calories from cheese won't hurt me.

I'm with y'all--- only REAL cheese in this house.

Only the natural stuff for me I didn't even know they made a fat free cheese!

I'm so glad I read this thread. I'm happy to know am not the only one who opts for full fat cheese in all its delicious glory.

Yeah but taste. And fat free cheese doesn't melt very well at all. I'll take the trade off for flavor, thanks!

If I wanna eat PLASTIC.... I'll eat plastic, but when it comes to cheese... FULL FAT all day, everyday.

I eat full fat cheese. I love it. For me the lower fat or no-fat options just don't cut it. So I eat it it rarely, but I love it when I eat it. SO worth it to have the real thing!!!!

I can't stand the smell of cheese now. But like une nouvelle stated that processed items shouldn't even be a thought in our minds.

I generally despise fat free cheese. Why bother? But I found a really good low fat cheese stick this week. Trader Joe's Light Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack Sticks. 70 calories. I tried a sample in the store and liked it, much to my surprise. It made a good breakfast on the run today.

I go for my favorite full-fat cheeses. I just don't eat them as much or as often. The others just don't taste the same to me. You do whatever helps you stay on track. If you find a low or no fat cheese you like then that's wonderful! :-)