Cheese sometimes gets a bad reputation because it's high in calories, saturated fat, and salt. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementFor reference, mascarpone contains 44 grams of fat per 100-gram serving, with 29 grams of saturated fat, per the British Heart Foundation. Cheddar has 35 grams of fat and 23 grams of saturated fat, while Parmesan has 30 grams of fat and 19 grams of saturated fat. The American Heart Association recommends keeping saturated fat to less than 6 percent of total daily calories. "Low-fat cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta and cottage cheese are better for heart health because they contain less saturated fat and sodium," Syed says.