Mozzarella cheese (low-sodium) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, shredded · 113 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein31g40% of calories
- Carbs3.5g4% of calories
- Fat19g56% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Mozzarella cheese (low-sodium) (1 cup, shredded, 113 g) has 316 calories, with 31 g of protein, 3.5 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (62% DV), riboflavin (b2) (30% DV) and Vitamin B12 (43% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 61% and 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein62%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Vitamin B1243%
- Calcium83%
- Phosphorus85%
- Zinc32%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat61%
- Cholesterol20%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, shredded (113 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 155 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 43% |
| Choline | 21 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 826 mg | 83% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 592 mg | 85% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 32% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 50 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 150 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 316 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 60minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 38minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 45minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mozzarella cheese (low-sodium)?
One serving of Mozzarella cheese (low-sodium) (1 cup, shredded) has 316 calories, which works out to 280 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Mozzarella cheese (low-sodium) high in protein?
Yes. It has 31 g of protein per serving, and 40% of its calories come from protein (9.8 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Mozzarella cheese (low-sodium) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.
How much sodium is in Mozzarella cheese (low-sodium)?
18 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Mozzarella cheese (low-sodium)?
1.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
