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Which one is right for you—the box, rotary, or electric style?

Whether you're grating cheddar for Ree Drummond's mouthwatering macaroni and cheese or parmesan for her famous lasagna, the best cheese graters will help you get the job done. But of course, these versatile tools aren't just for cheese: You can make quick work of veggies, chocolate, and so much more!

When you're shopping for a cheese grater, keep your prepping needs in mind: Box graters often boast shredding holes of varying sizes and slicing capacities, making them incredibly versatile just like chef's knives. Handheld graters usually include just one hole size—they come in handy if you need to grate a small quantity of cheese or produce over a bowl. Zesters have smaller holes that allow you to shred food much more finely than a regular grater, so they're a good choice if you're zesting fruit or grating ingredients like garlic and ginger for a paste. If you love to automate your appliances, including things like electric can openers, an electric style might be your best bet. And if you want to pretend you're at your favorite Italian joint and the server is asking you if the house red is okay, a restaurant-style rotary grater might do the trick: It's best for grating hard cheeses, nuts, and chocolate.

Read on for the 10 cheese graters you can buy now, including a fun floral pick from Ree's collection at Walmart! They're pretty, well, grate. 😉

This dishwasher-safe stainless steel grater includes four hole sizes, so you can use it for various cooking projects. The two-piece set comes with a container that attaches to the bottom of the grater, making prep and storage a cinch. 

This affordable box grater, which comes in seven colors, has more than 12,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. The four-sided design includes a slicer for thinly slicing veggies like potatoes and zucchini. 

A fine-tooth blade makes this grater perfect for zesting citrus like lemons and limes, or for grating spices into fine powders. Put it to good use with the best lemon desserts! 

This stainless steel model has an ingenious design: An attachable container catches and measures your ingredients. The four sides include coarse, medium, and fine shredding sizes, plus a slicing surface. 

You might recognize this rotary-style grater from Olive Garden, and you can re-create the experience at home. Just insert a stainless steel drum into the plastic grater, add your ingredients, and crank the handle for pillowy parmesan and more. 

A non-slip rubber handle makes this coarse grater durable and comfy in your hand, and gives you extra control when you're shredding ingredients. And a plastic cover protects your hands when it's not in use. 

This dishwasher-safe grater has the convenience and control of a handheld model but the versatility of a box grater, thanks to medium and coarse holes. An ergonomic handle makes it comfortable in your hand. 

This elegant dishwasher-safe design features four hole sizes, including a slicer. The silicone rubber bottom ensures it doesn't slip when you're shredding veggies and more.

The name of this top-rated machine says it all: Add your ingredients to the chute, press down the lever, and presto—you'll have finely grated cheese, veggies, and more that you can shoot right into a bowl or on top of a pizza. Swap out shredding and slicing cones depending on your prepping needs. 

Many Amazon reviewers note that this grater is "razor-sharp," thanks to a grooved surface. That applies to all four sides—fine for citrus zest, coarse for cheeses and veggies, ultra-coarse for soft cheese, plus a slicer for produce.