Do Creamy Cheeses Have More or Less Fat Than Hard Cheeses?

In the world of cheeses there are many different varieties to choose from and they are all different in their own way. Some are sharp while others are mild and, still, some have a creamier texture compared to others that may be of the drier variety. Some cheese lovers wonder, though, does creamy cheese have more fat than hard cheese? Contrary to popular belief, it does not! This is a difficult concept for some people to grasp because it conflicts with things that
they have grown up believing.

For example, ice cream (which has an inherently creamy texture) has more fat than milk. This is true, and it is one of the things that makes believing that creamy cheese has less fat than hard cheese hardly believable. Cheese that is creamy has had much more fat taken out of it, leaving it with much more water in its base than hard cheeses that have all (or nearly all) of the original fat left in the final outcome. Mozzarella cheese is a good example of this. Mozzarella is a soft, creamy, white cheese that is often used as a pizza topping, among other things. It's low in fat when compared to other cheeses such a Swiss cheese or Cheddar. Despite what some people would believe, creamy cheeses are, in fact, less fatty than hard cheeses.