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Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, shredded
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 28% | |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 MG | 10% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Folate, total | 27 UG | 7% | |
| Choline, total | 14.2 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.3 UG | 55% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 254 UG | 28% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.4 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.3 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 716 MG | 55% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29 MG | 7% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 537 MG | 43% | |
| Potassium, K | 131 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 682 MG | 30% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.6 MG | 33% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 26.8 UG | 49% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 23.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Calcium, Ca (55% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (43% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (30% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (33% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (49% DV).
About Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, shredded
Part-skim shredded mozzarella, the low-moisture variety, is the cheese most Americans associate with pizza and baked pasta. Stripping some of the fat reduces the richness slightly but keeps the excellent melt and stretch that makes it so useful. Protein is solid and fat is moderate rather than high. The shredded form increases surface area for faster, more even melting. For everyday cooking, it's one of the more nutritionally reasonable melting cheeses.
Dietary Information
Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, shredded is considered high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, shredded include Calcium, Ca (55% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (55% DV) , Selenium, Se (49% DV) , Phosphorus, P (43% DV) , and Zinc, Zn (33% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 304 calories per 100 grams, Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, shredded gets 31% of its calories from protein, 11% from carbohydrates, and 58% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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