Calories in Cheese substitute, mozzarella
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Cheese substitute, mozzarella contains 248 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (28 g) provides about 69 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 47% of the Daily Value for calcium and 47% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 248 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat ? | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 685 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.7 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 23.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 11.5 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 437 µg | 49% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K I | 1 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.44 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.083 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.051 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.81 µg | 34% |
| Choline I | 13.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 610 mg | 47% |
| Iron ? | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 41 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 583 mg | 47% |
| Potassium ? | 455 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.028 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 19.2 µg | 35% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 44%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein11.5 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars23.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat12.2 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium685 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.7 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.4 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.57 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.92 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.79 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.28 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.05 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.53 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.57 g |
| Valine ? | 0.68 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.39 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.29 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.27 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.68 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.17 g |
| Proline ? | 1 g |
| Serine ? | 0.53 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.048 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.049 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 437 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 47.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 5.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,038 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,457 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, paneer | 299 | 15.9 g | 22.5 g | 15.5 g |
| Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate | 222 | 4.1 g | 22.2 g | 13 g |
| Whipped topping, fat free | 224 | 3 g | 23.6 g | 13.1 g |
| Whipped topping, sugar free | 224 | 3 g | 23.6 g | 13.1 g |
| Ice cream sundae cone | 254 | 3 g | 28.9 g | 14 g |
| Ice cream sandwich | 237 | 4.3 g | 37.1 g | 8.6 g |
| Ice cream cookie sandwich | 240 | 3.7 g | 39.6 g | 7.4 g |
| Whipped topping, frozen, low fat Frozen | 224 | 3 g | 23.6 g | 13.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese substitute?
100 g of cheese substitute has 248 kcal. 1 slice (28 g): about 69 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 45 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 70 kcal.
Is cheese substitute high in protein?
Cheese substitute contains 11.5 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.2 g in 1 slice (28 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese substitute?
Cheese substitute has 23.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 23.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese substitute?
Cheese substitute contains 12.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese substitute contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (49% DV), calcium (47% DV), phosphorus (47% DV), selenium (35% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (34% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese substitute?
100 g contains 685 mg of sodium, 30% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172198. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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