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Nutritional Profile of Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
We got 70 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Proline (Amino Acids)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 2.4 g | 680.4 mg | 310 | 2281 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 6.6 g | 1.9 g | 85 | 701 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 765 mg | 216.9 mg | 176 | 1754 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 13.9 g | 3.9 g | 61 | 207 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 22.1 g | 6.3 g | 78 | 407 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 805 mg | 228.2 mg | 37 | 50 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 582 mg | 165 mg | 55 | 129 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 446 mg | 126.4 mg | 38 | 59 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 257 mg | 72.9 mg | 61 | 183 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 690 mg | 195.6 mg | 61 | 255 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2.2 g | 620.9 mg | 69 | 147 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 84 | 418 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2.4 g | 691.7 mg | 67 | 385 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 5.7 g | 1.6 g | 93 | 796 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 597 mg | 169.2 mg | 48 | 396 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 393 mg | 111.4 mg | 202 | 2001 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 372 mg | 105.5 mg | 32 | 584 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 707 mg | 200.4 mg | 41 | 363 |
| Arginine | 515 mg | 146 mg | 77 | 510 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.6 g | 462.1 mg | 26 | 226 |
| Cystine | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 57 | 381 |
| Glutamic Acid | 4.5 g | 1.3 g | 47 | 196 |
| Glycine | 515 mg | 146 mg | 21 | 525 |
| Histidine | 515 mg | 146 mg | 54 | 521 |
| Isoleucine | 1.1 g | 323.2 mg | 33 | 98 |
| Leucine | 1.8 g | 518.8 mg | 49 | 162 |
| Lysine | 965 mg | 273.6 mg | 58 | 273 |
| Methionine | 515 mg | 146 mg | 53 | 455 |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | 286.3 mg | 43 | 99 |
| Proline | 2.4 g | 666.2 mg | 34 | 51 |
| Serine | 735 mg | 208.4 mg | 64 | 376 |
| Threonine | 983 mg | 278.7 mg | 23 | 116 |
| Tryptophan | 515 mg | 146 mg | 10 | 41 |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | 294.8 mg | 38 | 76 |
| Valine | 1.3 g | 374.2 mg | 41 | 104 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 6.3 g | 52 | 308 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 7 µg | 2 µg | 73 | 448 |
| Folate, food | 7 µg | 2 µg | 66 | 282 |
| Folate, total | 7 µg | 2 µg | 71 | 387 |
| Niacin | 104 µg | 29.5 µg | 235 | 2425 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 141 µg | 40 µg | 151 | 1044 |
| Riboflavin | 283 µg | 80.2 µg | 157 | 528 |
| Thiamin | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 117 | 854 |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3 µg | 0.6 µg | 21 | 500 |
| Vitamin B6 | 37 µg | 10.5 µg | 177 | 944 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 190 µg | 53.9 µg | 167 | 624 |
| beta-Carotene | 57 µg | 16.2 µg | 82 | 1109 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.3 µg | 0.7 µg | 100 | 902 |
| Retinol | 174 µg | 49.3 µg | 81 | 305 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 676 IU | 191.6 IU | 62 | 490 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 179 µg | 50.7 µg | 84 | 531 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 44 | 158 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 16 IU | 4.5 IU | 57 | 190 |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 36 | 102 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 505 mg | 143.2 mg | 69 | 145 |
| Copper, Cu | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 126 | 838 |
| Iron, Fe | 440 µg | 124.7 µg | 124 | 882 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 51 | 335 |
| Manganese, Mn | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 43 | 1000 |
| Phosphorus, P | 354 mg | 100.4 mg | 87 | 311 |
| Potassium, K | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 205 | 824 |
| Selenium, Se | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 133 | 521 |
| Sodium, Na | 486 mg | 137.8 mg | 123 | 663 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.9 mg | 827.8 µg | 50 | 621 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 22.4 mg | 112 | 302 |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 4.4 mg | 171 | 1002 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 50 g | 14.2 g | 298 | 1623 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 3.3 g | 929.9 mg | 73 | 332 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 299 kcal | 84.8 kcal | 80 | 389 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,250 kj | 354.4 kj | 53 | 181 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Mozzarella (Cheese, Whole Milk)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup, Shredded | 112.0 g | 4.0 oz |
| Slices | 170.0 g | 6.0 oz |
12 Similar Dairy or Egg Products
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| Mozzarella | No of Nutrients |
(Cheese, Low Moisture, Part-Skim, Shredded) | 102 |
(Cheese, Low Moisture, Part-Skim) | 127 |
(Cheese, Low Sodium) | 51 |
(Cheese, Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 30 |
(Cheese, Nonfat) | 33 |
(Cheese, Not Further Specified) | 50 |
(Cheese, Part Skim Milk) | 71 |
(Cheese, Part Skim) | 50 |
(Cheese, Reduced Sodium) | 46 |
(Cheese, Whole Milk, Low Moisture) | 71 |
(Cheese, Whole Milk) | 46 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | No of Nutrients |
(Breaded) | 56 |
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