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Hard yellow cheeses have to be restricted or avoided on cholesterol lowering diets, due to their high content of saturated fat, cholesterol and salt. Cheddar, one of the most popular varieties, averages 33 % fat and is classified as high fat, together with Swiss, Parmesan, blue-vein, feta, Brie and cream cheese. It is best to select low fat soft cheeses such as cottage cheese, ricotta and quark, or use small quantities of reduced fat versions of your favourite varieties. Many manufacturers now provide reduced fat Cheddar, Edam, Parmesan, mozzarella and other kinds. KNOW YOUR CHEESES LOW FAT Cottage cheese Creamed cottage cheese Quark Ricotta (reduced fat) MEDIUM FAT Edam Camembert Cheddar Feta Mozzarella Reduced fat Varieties of a regular cheeses HIGH FAT Cheddar Gouda Swiss Parmesan Blue-vein Brie Stilton Gloucester Cream cheese Colby