Flavorful mozzarella cheese contains about 0.6 g of carbohydrates ... This cheese is another good option for low-carb and low-salt diets and is often used in pizza, pasta, and caprese salad ...

By comparison brie, another soft cheese has 4.9 grams of saturated fat — almost double. Additionally, mozzarella is soft, mild in flavor and versatile, says Kathy Siegel, MS, RDN, a nutrition ...