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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Micronutrients and Vitamins in "Mozzarella"
| Food Name: Mozzarella | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 299 | Total Fat (g): 22 |
| Protein (g): 22 | Carbohydrates (g): 2 |
| Net Carbs (g): 2 | Water (g): 50 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 14 | Cholesterol (mg): 79 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 6573 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 765 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 372 | Omega-6 (mg): 393 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 676 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 179 |
| Vitamin D (IU): 16 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 | Food Folate (mcg): 7 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 7 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 505 | Magnesium (mg): 20 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 354 | Potassium (mg): 76 |
| Sodium (mg): 486 | Zinc (mg): 3 |
| Selenium (mcg): 17 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 515 | Threonine (mg): 983 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1135 | Leucine (mg): 1826 |
| Lysine (mg): 965 | Methionine (mg): 515 |
| Cystine (mg): 115 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1011 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 1043 | Valine (mg): 1322 |
| Arginine (mg): 515 | Histidine (mg): 515 |
| Alanine (mg): 707 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1633 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 4458 | Glycine (mg): 515 |
| Proline (mg): 2351 | Serine (mg): 735 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 15 | Retinol (mcg): 174 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 57 | PRAL Score: 15 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Mozzarella
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Mozzarella'?
100 grams of 'Mozzarella' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 22g (around 44% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 2g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 22g (around 28% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Mozzarella'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Mozzarella' provides around 299 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 15% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Mozzarella' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Mozzarella' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 22g protein, 2g carbs, and 22g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Mozzarella' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Mozzarella' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 505 mg (39% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 354 mg (28% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 17 mcg (31% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Sodium (mg): 486 mg (21% DV).
'Mozzarella' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 76 mg (2% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 20 mg (5% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Mozzarella in significant amounts?
'Mozzarella' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 2 mcg (83% DV).
It also provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 179 mcg (20% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 676 IU (23% DV).
'Mozzarella' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (IU): 16 IU (2% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Mozzarella' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Mozzarella' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 14 g (70% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 79 mg (26% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 486 mg (21% of max recommended).