NutriDB

Cheese substitute, mozzarella

FDC ID: 172198

Dairy and Egg Products

At a glance

Cheese substitute, mozzarella is a calorie-dense food in the Dairy and Egg Products category, providing 248 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 11.5g of protein, 12.2g of fat, 23.7g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of vitamin a (49% of the Daily Value), calcium (47% of the Daily Value), phosphorus (47% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

248

kcal

Protein

11.5

g

Total Fat

12.2

g

Total Carbohydrate

23.7

g

Dietary Fiber

0

g

Nutrition profile of Cheese substitute, mozzarella

Cheese substitute, mozzarella provides about 248 kcal per 100g, a fairly high energy density. Nutritionally it is a solid protein source.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Vitamin A 49%maintains vision, skin and mucous membranes and acts as an antioxidant
  • Calcium 47%is the main mineral in bones and teeth and aids muscle and nerve function
  • Phosphorus 47%builds bones and teeth and supports energy storage and use
  • Selenium 35%is part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells from oxidation

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people focused on eye, skin and mucosal health
  • people focused on bone health, growing children and older adults
  • people focused on skin and mucosal condition
  • people on plant-based diets or concerned about anemia

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 1.7g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories248 kcal70 kcal
Protein11.5 g3.3 g
Fat12.2 g3.5 g
Carbs23.7 g6.7 g
Fiber0 g0 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy248 kcal
12.4%
Water47.36 g
Protein11.47 g
22.9%
Cholesterol0 mg
0.0%
Total Fat12.22 g
15.7%
Total Carbohydrate23.67 g
8.6%
Dietary Fiber0 g
0.0%
Sodium685 mg
29.8%
Potassium455 mg
9.7%
Calcium610 mg
46.9%
Magnesium41 mg
9.8%
Phosphorus583 mg
46.6%
Iron0.40 mg
2.2%
Zinc1.92 mg
17.5%
Copper0.11 mg
12.2%
Manganese0.03 mg
1.2%
Selenium19.20 μg
34.9%
Retinol437 μg
Vitamin A437 μgRAE
48.6%
Vitamin D0 μg
0.0%
Vitamin E0.11 mg
0.7%
Thiamin0.03 mg
2.2%
Riboflavin0.44 mg
34.2%
Niacin0.32 mg
2.0%
Vitamin B60.05 mg
3.0%
Vitamin B120.81 μg
33.8%
Folate11 μg
2.8%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
0.0%
Vitamin C1 mg
1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cheese substitute, mozzarella per 100g?

Cheese substitute, mozzarella has 248 kcal (calories) per 100g.

What are the macros in Cheese substitute, mozzarella?

Per 100g, Cheese substitute, mozzarella provides 11.5g protein, 12.2g fat, 23.7g carbohydrates.

What vitamins and minerals does Cheese substitute, mozzarella provide?

Per 100g, Cheese substitute, mozzarella is a notable source of Vitamin A (about 49% of the Daily Value), Calcium (about 47% of the Daily Value), Phosphorus (about 47% of the Daily Value).

Is Cheese substitute, mozzarella high in sodium?

Cheese substitute, mozzarella contains 685mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for Cheese substitute, mozzarella?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)