Varieties
Cheese alternatives are made from soy, rice, nuts or seeds, or a combination thereof. They’re available in a range of flavors, including mozzarella, jack, cheddar, cream cheese, Parmesan, and others.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Grate a cheddar cheese alternative over broccoli; layer slices of mozzarella cheese alternative into lasagna; and stir finely grated jack cheese alternative into polenta.
Nutritional Highlights
Cheese alternative (mozzarella, soy-based), 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 80
Protein: 6.0g
Carbohydrate: 3.0g
Total fat: 5.0g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Calcium (100mg), Iron (1.8mg), and Vitamin A (500 IU)
*Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
