Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese

by Hy-Vee Inc. in Cheeses Barcode 0075450183023
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese by Hy-Vee Inc. provides 286 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. That is 78% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
17.9 g · High
Saturated fat
8.9 g · High
Sugars
3.6 g · Low
Salt
2.5 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 286 kcal 80 kcal 323 −11%
Total fat 17.9 g 5 g 6% 25.6 −30%
Saturated fat 8.9 g 2.5 g 13% 17.4 −49%
Carbohydrates 21.4 g 6 g 2% 4.5 +371%
Total sugars 3.6 g 1 g 2 +78%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 3.6 g 1 g 2% 21.4 −83%
Salt 2.5 g 0.7 g 1.7 +46%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cheeses

Calories lower 28%
Sugars higher 19%
Salt higher 14%
Saturated fat lower 14%
Protein top 97%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Water, food starch, palm oil, whey, salt, casein and/or caseinate, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid (as a preservative), carrageenan, lactic acid, natural flavor, artificial color, potato starch and corn starch and calcium sulfate to prevent caking, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 4

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
E235 - Natamycin
Preservative
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/4 cup (28 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0075450183023

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese?

Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (28 g)).

How much sugar is in Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese?

Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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