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Cheese substitute (mozzarella) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density4.6 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 18% · 11.5 g
Carbs 38% · 23.7 g
Fat 44% · 12.2 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 23.7 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese substitute (mozzarella) · per 100 g
Calories248
Total Fat 12.2 g16% DV
Saturated Fat 3.7 g19% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 685 mg30% DV
Total Carbs 23.7 g9% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 23.7 g
Protein 11.5 g23% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 610 mg · Iron 0.4 mg · Potassium 455 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 248 |
| 1 cup, shredded | 113 g | 280.2 |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 70.4 |
| 1 cubic inch | 18 g | 44.6 |
| 1 slice | 28 g | 69.4 |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 210.8 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese substitute (mozzarella)?
Cheese substitute (mozzarella) has 248 calories per 100 grams, which is about 280.2 calories per 1 cup, shredded.
How much protein is in Cheese substitute (mozzarella)?
Cheese substitute (mozzarella) has 11.5 g of protein per 100 grams — 4.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese substitute (mozzarella) keto-friendly?
Cheese substitute (mozzarella) has 23.7 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese substitute (mozzarella) vegan?
Cheese substitute (mozzarella) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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