mozzarella cheese or minas frescal cheese: Which has fewer calories?

Q: mozzarella cheese or minas frescal cheese: Which has fewer calories?

minas frescal cheese: 264 vs 330 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). In a snack or salad, fresh white cheese delivers the cheese hit with less fat and sodium. It melts less than mozzarella — better cold or lightly warmed.

better fat−5g/100g

Swap mozzarella cheese
for minas frescal cheese

In a snack or salad, fresh white cheese delivers the cheese hit with less fat and sodium. It melts less than mozzarella — better cold or lightly warmed.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01mozzarella cheese330 kcal/100g

02minas frescal cheese264 kcal/100g

per 100 g	mozzarella cheese	minas frescal cheese	difference
Calories	330	264	−66
Protein	22.6g	17.4g	−5.2g
Carbs	3g	3.2g	+0.2g
Fiber	0g	0g	=
Sugar	0g	2.3g	+2.3g
Fat●	25.2g	20.2g	−5g

source: TACO

What changes in flavor and texture

mozzarella cheeseminas frescal cheese

Flavor

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See the ingredient: mozzarella cheese See the ingredient: minas frescal cheese

Where to make this swap

Classics that use the original ingredient — clone any one and make the swap in your version.

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