Cheese substitute, mozzarella
FDC 172198cup, shredded (113 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 49 · +14 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese substitute, mozzarella is middling for nutrient density at 49 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 11 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (49% DV), an excellent source of calcium (47% DV), an excellent source of protein (23% DV). Most of its 248 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (685 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (23.7 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 12 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 685 mg | 30% |
| Carbohydrate | 24 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 24 g | |
| Protein | 12 g | 23% |
| Potassium | 455 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 437 µg | 49% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 774 mg | 34% |
| Carbohydrate | 27 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 27 g | |
| Protein | 13 g | 26% |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 53% |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 46 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.11 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 494 µg | 55% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172198Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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