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Mozzarella cheese substitute
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Mozzarella cheese substitute nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, shredded · 113 g

Calories
280
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    13g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    27g
    38% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    44% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Mozzarella cheese substitute (1 cup, shredded, 113 g) has 280 calories, with 13 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), Vitamin A (55% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (39% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 34% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
248cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.6g
Net carbs
27g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
27 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein26%
  • Vitamin A55%
  • Riboflavin (B2)39%
  • Vitamin B1238%
  • Calcium69%
  • Phosphorus94%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Potassium11%
  • Magnesium11%
  • Copper14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium34%
  • Saturated fat21%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, shredded (113 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A494 μg
55%
Vitamin C0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
39%
Niacin0.4 mg
2%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
4%
Folate (B9)12 μg
3%
Vitamin B121 μg
38%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline15 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium689 mg
69%
Iron0.5 mg
6%
Potassium514 mg
11%
Magnesium46 mg
11%
Phosphorus659 mg
94%
Zinc2 mg
20%
Copper0.1 mg
14%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium22 μg
39%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol494 μg—
Serine1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 280 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 53min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 34min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 23min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 39min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mozzarella cheese substitute?

One serving of Mozzarella cheese substitute (1 cup, shredded) has 280 calories, which works out to 248 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mozzarella cheese substitute high in protein?

It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mozzarella cheese substitute keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mozzarella cheese substitute?

774 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Mozzarella cheese substitute?

27 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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