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Cheese Substitute Mozzarella

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese substitute, mozzarella

Dairy and Egg Products

Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (11.5g), fat (12.2g), and carbohydrates (23.7g) per 100g. Cheese Substitute Mozzarella packs 248 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 685mg per 100g (30% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Substitute Mozzarella delivers meaningful amounts of 13 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories248KCAL
Protein11.5G
Fat12.2G
Carbs23.7G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

251kcal
  • Protein18%11.5 g
  • Fat44%12.2 g
  • Carbs38%23.7 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water47.4G
Energy248KCAL
Protein11.5G
Total lipid (fat)12.2G
Carbohydrate, by difference23.7G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars23.7G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0.10MG
Thiamin0.03MG
Riboflavin0.44MG
Niacin0.32MG
Vitamin B-60.05MG
Folate, total11.0UG
Vitamin B-120.81UG
Vitamin A, RAE437UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.11MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)1.0UG
Calcium, Ca610MG
Iron, Fe0.40MG
Magnesium, Mg41.0MG
Phosphorus, P583MG
Potassium, K455MG
Sodium, Na685MG
Zinc, Zn1.9MG
Copper, Cu0.11MG
Manganese, Mn0.03MG
Selenium, Se19.2UG
Energy1038kJ
Ash5.3G
Pantothenic acid0.08MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food11.0UG
Folate, DFE11.0UG
Choline, total13.7MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol437UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU1457IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated3.7G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00.01G
SFA 10:00.01G
SFA 12:00.05G
SFA 14:00.05G
SFA 16:02.4G
SFA 18:01.2G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated6.2G
MUFA 16:10G
MUFA 18:16.2G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.7G
PUFA 18:21.7G
PUFA 18:30.07G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Tryptophan0.15G
Threonine0.40G
Isoleucine0.57G
Leucine0.92G
Lysine0.79G
Methionine0.28G
Cystine0.05G
Phenylalanine0.53G
Tyrosine0.57G
Valine0.68G
Arginine0.39G
Histidine0.29G
Alanine0.27G
Aspartic acid0.68G
Glutamic acid2.2G
Glycine0.17G
Proline1.0G
Serine0.53G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cubic inch (18g)452.1g2.2g4.3g
slice (28g)693.2g3.4g6.6g
oz (28.35g)703.3g3.5g6.7g
oz (85g)2119.7g10.4g20.1g

Scaled from Cheese Substitute Mozzarella's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Substitute Mozzarella is a excellent source of Calcium (47% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Substitute Mozzarella is a excellent source of Sodium (30% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cheese Substitute Mozzarella is a excellent source of Protein (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Substitute Mozzarella is a good source of Zinc (17% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Cheese Substitute Mozzarella is a good source of Potassium (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium

Dietary Considerations

  • With 455mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Cheese Substitute Mozzarella. See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.

  • At 685mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Substitute Mozzarella should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Potassium: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories248
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.2G16%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 685MG30%
Total Carbohydrate 23.7G9%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 23.7G
Protein 11.5G23%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 610MG47%
Iron 0.40MG2%
Potassium 455MG10%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 172198.

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