Want cheese but worried that you can't have it when following the Weight Watchers program? Well, with this Low Point Cheese list covers over twenty Weight Watcher friendly cheeses, meaning that you no longer have to worry about exceeding your SmartPoints limit by indulging.
All these Low Point Cheeses on this list are between 0 and 3 Smart Points per portion on Weight Watchers Freestyle plan, Purple, Blue or Green plans.
If you want to eat a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch or you like to eat cheese and crackers as an evening snack then, like many other Weight Watchers, you may be keen to find a cheese that fits better into your Weight Watchers plan.
Of course all cheese can be eaten on the Weight Watchers Freestyle / Flex plan, it depends how much of it you have.
You may prefer to stick to your normal cheese but just eat less of it or you may like to take a look at this selection for lower point options.
The cheeses in this list are some of the lowest point versions that are out there. Some are fat free, some are reduced fat and some are just 'normal' cheese!
Do remember that although 1 slice of cheese may be 1 SmartPoint, it doesn't always follow that 2 slices equals 2 SmartPoints, sometime it could be 3.
If in doubt enter the nutritional information into your Weight Watchers calculator!
Philadelphia Whipped Original | 2 SmartPoints per 2 TBSP
Available from most major food stores.
Weight Watchers String Cheese | 1 SmartPoint per string
Available at Walmart, Target and other select stores.
Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipolte Cheese | 1 SmartPoint per wedge
Available from most major food stores.
Velveeta Slices Original | 1 SmartPoint per slice
Available from most major food stores.
Purity Low Fat Cottage Cheese | 2 SmartPoints for 4oz (113g)
Available in Walmart and other select stores
President Fat Free Feta Crumbles | 0 SmartPoints per 1 oz (28g)
Available from Walmart and other select stores
Velveeta Slices Sharp Cheddar | 1 SmartPoint per slice
Available from most major food stores.
Trader Joes Crumbled Feta | 2 SmartPoints per 1oz (28g)
Available from Trader Joes
Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Light | 1 SmartPoint per wedge
Available from most major supermarkets
Kraft Fat Free Cheddar | 0 SmartPoints per 1 oz (28g)
Available from most major food stores.
Tostitos Smooth & Cheesy Dip | 2 SmartPoints for 2 TBSP
Available from most major food stores.
Sonoma Jacks Pepper Jack Light | 1 SmartPoint per wedge
Available at Walmart.
Sargento Ultra Thin Swiss Cheese | 4 SmartPoints for 3 slices
Available from Walmart, Target and other select stores.
Borden 2% Milk Mozzarella | 2 SmartPoints per 1oz (28g)
Available from Walmart and other select stores.
Mini Babybel Light | 1 SmartPoint per cheese
Available from most food stores.
Frigo Crumbled Blue Cheese | 3 SmartPoints per 1oz (28g)
Available from Walmart and other select stores
Laughing Cow Light French Onion | 1 SmartPoint per wedge
Available from most large food stores.
Jarlsberg Lite Swiss Cheese | 1 SmartPoint for 1 Slice
Available from Walmart and other select stores
Trader Joes Mini Brie Bites | 3 SmartPoints per mini bite
Available from Trader Joes
Sargento Ultra Thin Provolone | 4 SmartPoints for 3 slices
Available from Walmart, Target and other select stores.
Frigo CheeseHeads Light String Cheese | 1 SmartPoint per cheese
Available from Walmart and other select stores
Borden Fat Free American | 1 SmartPoint per slice
Available from Walmart and other select stores
Kraft Fat Free Mozzarella | 0 SmartPoints per 1oz (28g)
Available from most major food stores.
Green Mountain Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese | 2 SmartPoints per 1oz (28g)
Available from Walmart and other select stores.
Sargento Light String Cheese | 1 SmartPoint per string
Available from Walmart and other major stores.
Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Garlic & Herb | 1 SmartPoint per wedge
Available from most major food stores.
Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar 2% | 2 SmartPoints per stick
Available from most large food stores.
Borden Fat Free Pepper Jack Singles | 1 SmartPoint per slice
Available from Walmart and other select stores.
Athenos Reduced Fat Feta | 2 SmartPoints per 1oz (28g)
Available from Walmart and other select stores
Alpine Lace Reduced Fat Provolone | 2 SmartPoints per slice
Available from Walmart and other select stores.
Aldi Fit & Active Light String Cheese | 1 SmartPoint per string
Available from Aldi.
Alouette Crumbled Goat Cheese | 3 SmartPoints per 1oz (28g)
Available from Walmart and other select stores.
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Mona Elam says
Thanks for some great cheese ideas for WW! I would love to see this in a printable format. To their delight, I sometimes print lists like this from mealplanningmommies.com for older WW members who are not tech savvy.
Marianne says
That's a great idea Mona! I will definitely look into creating some printables for the lists that I create! Thank you ????
Wendy Howard says
Love this! thank you so much.
Marianne says
My pleasure Wendy. I'm glad you like it ????
Su Mucheng says
Great content, well written and informative.
Marianne says
Su, I am glad that you found it informative. Kind regards Marianne
Cherie says
Thank you so much for the info. I am a weight watcher freestyle newbie and am looking for anything I can find to help me. We love cheese at our house and it helps to know which ones are better choices.
Marianne says
I am so pleased that you found it helpful Cherie. Good luck with your WW journey. Marianne
Wendy Watcher says
Absolutely love your site ! I’m brand new To WW
and I love the information and the pictures of products. Is there a way to search on your sight ? I may be missing it . Like points on butter and coffee creamer for instance . Thanks for this great site ????????
Marianne says
Thank you for your comments Wendy & I am so pleased that you like the site.
There is an ingredient search bar in the recipe page but you can't search for points in creamers etc using it. Your best bet for that kind of information is joining WW online or buying one of the WW shopping guides, if you haven't done so already. If you are looking for a recipe that includes a particular ingredient, you can search for that on Pointed Kitchen by going to the recipe page (on mobile, tapping on the three little lines under the header) and then entering the ingredient.
I really hope that helps and good luck with your WW journey - it really is a great program!
Kindest regards Marianne x
Carrie says
Thank you so much!! This was extremely helpful! I’ve been wondering about other cheese options. 🙂
Marianne says
Carrie
My pleasure! I'm glad that you found it helpful!
Good luck in your WW journey
Kind regards
Marianne
Mj Chaney says
Very informative. Thanks for all the info. I'm finally at my goal weight. ?
Marianne says
My pleasure!
Congratulations on getting to your goal weight - that's fantastic!
Kindest regards
Marianne x
Stella says
Can't believe the shredded ff mozz is 0 points!!
Marianne says
I know!!
Obviously more than the stated 28g won't be 0 points - but it's great to know that you can have a small serving for 0 points.
Best wishes and good luck with your WW journey
Marianne
Donna says
Just signed up to get your newsletter. Found your cheese list very helpful. Hopeful of getting much more helpful information in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic.
Lori says
Any chance you have this cheese/points list in printable format?
Marianne says
I am sorry Lori, I don't have them in a printable format. It is something that I am looking to add but just haven't had the time.
Best of luck with your WW journey.
Kindest regards
Marianne
Tess says
This was so helpful. I knew Borden had Fat Free slices (and several varieties too wow) although they are absolutely nowhere to be found anywhere, in any store where I live. It is very frustrating! Because I have several autoimmune disorders and metabolic disorders, that cause me to eat as low fat as I can in order to lose weight. Even with exercise and clean eating, calorie counting...strict adherence to the lowest fat possible is what my metabolism requires.
Also, I wonder if any of you all know what happened to Kraft Fat free slices as they are completely gone from Kraft's page. I know they used to have it, as I used to eat it on Weight Watchers years ago. Even some major stores had their own Fat Free store brand slices ...but they are all gone.
Maybe they disappeared when "Fat Fre"e got a bad rap with all these cake companies back in the day making "fat free" cake, that completely upped the sugar content, not making them healthier alternatives!
Thank you for this comprehensive list, if any if you hear anything about Kraft Fat Free singles, or any Store brands that are decent please post!
Thank you so much!!!
Cabrini mohr says
I just bought Kraft fat free mozzarella at Stop and Shop!