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Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce
Nutri-Score D NOVA 4
View detailsBreaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce
Cheese sticks: low-moisture part skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), wheat flour, water, vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola oil), yellow corn flour, contains 2% or less caramel color, dextrose, garlic powder, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), methylcellulose, modified corn starch, natural flavor, onion powder, paprika extract (color), salt, spices, sugar, yeast. sauce
Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce by Essential Everyday provides 288 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 11.2 g of protein. That is 28% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 pieces plus 2 Tbsp sauce (125 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | 360 kcal | 187 +54% | |
| Total fat | 13.6 g | 17 g | 22% | 8.2 +65% |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 6 g | 30% | 2.9 +66% |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 35 g | 13% | 20.1 +40% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 4 g | 4.4 −28% | |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g | 2 g | 4% | 6.1 −74% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.7 −5% |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 14 g | 28% | 7.9 +41% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 2.3 g | 1 +81% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9800 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 16% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.2 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other frozen foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, tomato paste, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, distilled vinegar, spices, onion powder, garlic powder, caramel color, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative).
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3 pieces plus 2 Tbsp sauce (125 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041303061862
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce?
Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce contains 288 kcal per 100 g and about 360 kcal per serving (3 pieces plus 2 Tbsp sauce (125 g)).
How much sugar is in Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce?
Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 1, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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