Cheese substitute, mozzarella
FDC 172198cup, shredded (113 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 49 · +14 vs Dairy & eggs medianThis mozzarella-style cheese substitute scores 49 of 100, Fair band, and ranks 11 of 60 in Dairy & eggs, above the category's median of 35. It leans on an excellent 49% DV of vitamin A, an excellent 47% DV of calcium, and an excellent 23% DV of protein, with a good showing of potassium (10% DV) rounding out the profile.
It's designed as a drop-in replacement for shredded mozzarella on pizza, in melts, or baked into casseroles, and a cup shredded (113 grams) melts and behaves similarly to dairy cheese in most recipes. It runs high in sodium at 685 milligrams per 100 grams and high in sugars at 23.7 grams per 100 grams, both worth knowing before treating it as an everyday substitute rather than an occasional one.
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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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