Mozzarella nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Mozzarella
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 27 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 1 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 280 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup, diced (132 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 20.7 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 0 mg |
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 95% of foods
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 92% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 91% of foods
Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 89% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 81% of foods
Mozzarella calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 280 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, diced | 370 | 132 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, shredded | 316 | 113 g |
| Calories in 1 cubic inch | 50 | 18 g |
Mozzarella Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mozzarella Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1551IU of 5,000IU
31%
Vitamin E :
0.45mg of 15mg
3%
Vitamin D:
0.9µg of 10µg
9%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.06mg of 1mg
5%
Vitamin B2:
1mg of 1mg
78%
Vitamin B3:
0.36mg of 16mg
2.3%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.24mg of 1mg
18%
Folate:
27µg of 400µg
6.8%
Vitamin B12:
2.8µg of 2µg
115%
Choline:
55mg of 550mg
10%
Vitamin K:
5.4µg of 120µg
4.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.3 µg
TOP 50%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 55%
27.5 g of 50 g
27.5 g (55% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 26%
17.1 g of 65 g
17.1 g (26% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.1 g of 300 g
3.1 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
49.9 g of 2,000 g
49.9 g (2% of DV )
Other:
2.4 g
2.4 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.51 g
Fiber content ratio for Mozzarella
Sugar:
1.2 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
1.9 g
All nutrients for Mozzarella per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% | 32% |
6 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 28g | 65% | 8% |
9.8 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 17g | 26% | 19% |
1.9 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 3.1g | N/A | 62% |
17.5 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 3.1g | 1% | 65% |
9.1 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% | 36% |
6.9 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 3% | 50% |
7.3 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | 39% |
5.4 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 731mg | 73% | 5% |
5.8 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 95mg | 3% | 84% |
1.5 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.25mg | 3% | 87% |
10.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | 65% |
7.3 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | 90% |
5.3 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 3.1mg | 28% | 29% |
2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 75% | 9% |
2.9 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% | 82% |
30.6 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% | 24% |
32.3 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 137µg | 15% | 27% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | 81% |
9.7 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 16µg | 29% | 52% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | 88% |
13.3 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 26% | 22% |
2.6 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 1% | 90% |
79.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | 70% |
1.5 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 38% | 42% |
1.3 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | 66% |
56.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | 65% |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 54% | 11% |
1.8 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 18mg | 3% | 76% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8g | N/A | 32% |
2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.51g | N/A | 61% |
92.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
26%
Total Fat
17g
49%
Saturated Fat 11g
0
Trans Fat
0g
18%
Cholesterol 54mg
0.7%
Sodium 16mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
3.1g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
28g
Vitamin D
13mcg
2.2%
Calcium
731mg
73%
Iron
0.25mg
3.1%
Potassium
95mg
2.8%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
Mozzarella nutrition infographic
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.