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Mozzarella cheese Calories

High calcium, good protein source, popular in pizza and salads

CALORIES

280kcal

27low

POTASSIUM

70mg

FIBER

Mozzarella cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

280

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

2.2g

· 3%

Protein

22g

· 31%

Fat

20.6g

· 66%

Fiber

Mozzarella cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.6µg · 67% DV

0.38mg · 29% DV

Vitamin A

220µg · 24% DV

Biotin

2.5µg · 8% DV

Minerals

Calcium

505mg · 51% DV

Phosphorus

350mg · 50% DV

Zinc

3mg · 27% DV

Sodium

620mg · 27% DV

Mozzarella cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.6

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Mozzarella cheese Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Mozzarella cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Mozzarella cheese Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Mozzarella cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

13.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.5g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).

Foods Similar to Mozzarella cheese

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3% fat milk

61 kcal

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Semi-hard cheese

356 kcal

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High-protein Kashar cheese

320 kcal

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Fruit quark yogurt

68 kcal

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1% milk

42 kcal

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Grilled halloumi

321 kcal

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Drinkable quark

72 kcal

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Semi-skimmed white cheese

220 kcal

Mozzarella cheese — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories and how much protein are in mozzarella cheese?

Mozzarella cheese provides 280 calories and 22g of protein per 100g. It also contains 20.6g fat and 2.2g carbohydrates.

Is mozzarella cheese low glycemic and diet-friendly?

Mozzarella cheese has a glycemic index of 27, which is considered low. It fits omnivore, vegetarian, Mediterranean, and flexitarian diets.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.