Dairy & eggs

Cheese substitute, mozzarella

FDC 172198cup, shredded (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 49 · +14 vs Dairy & eggs median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11.5 g · 18%Carb 23.7 g · 38%Fat 12.2 g · 44%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories248 kcal12%
Total fat12 g16%
Saturated fat3.7 g19%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium685 mg30%
Carbohydrate24 g9%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars24 g
Protein12 g23%
Potassium455 mg10%
Calcium610 mg47%
Iron0.4 mg2%
Magnesium41 mg10%
Vitamin C0.1 mg0%
Vitamin A437 µg49%
Vitamin E0.11 mg1%

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FDC 172198

Original 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.

Vitamin A49% DV
Calcium47% DV
Protein23% DV
Potassium10% DV
Magnesium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density49 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g685 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin DDensity 50 vs 49Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiledDensity 56 vs 49Sour cream, fat freeDensity 59 vs 49

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