Guide

Cheese protein varies by style; hard aged pieces pack more per ounce than soft, fresh types.

Cheese counts as a protein-rich dairy food, but grams per serving vary by style and fat level.

Yes, a mozzarella cheese stick delivers 6–7 g of protein; calories, saturated fat, and sodium decide how this protein snack fits your day.

Yes, a cheeseburger offers 12–25 g of protein, but fat, sodium, and size decide whether it’s a wise protein choice.

A 1-oz mozzarella cheese stick has ~7 g protein—good, but not “high” by FDA’s 20% Daily Value rule for protein.

No, cashews are moderate for protein—about 5 g per 1-oz serving, less dense than almonds or peanuts.

No, cashews aren’t pure protein; cashew nuts give about 4–5 g protein per ounce and are mainly fat-based.

Yes, cashews are a plant protein source—about 5 g per 1-oz serving, with more fat than protein overall.

Cashews are fat-forward snacks with about 5g protein and 9g carbs per ounce; they’re neither pure protein nor primarily starch.

Cashew nuts provide about 5 grams of protein per 1-ounce serving, yet they’re best seen as a healthy fat snack with some protein.