Calories content, protein intake, differences with burrata … The nutritionist Alexandra Murcier takes stock of this cheese often deemed wrong with a light diet. Good news: it is not necessary to give it up to keep the line.
More reasonable cheese than you think
Unlike hard pastry cheeses like Comté or Parmesan, the Mozzarella displays a moderate caloric profile. “”On average, there are 227 calories per 100 grams of classic mozzarella. An entire ball often weighs 125 g, therefore around 280 calories“, Specifies Alexandra Murcier. For comparison, some cheeses easily go up to 400 or 500 kcal for the same quantity.
But it is not its only asset. This Italian cheese, often based on cow’s milk or buffalo milk, is also an interesting ally for protein intake: “We reach 19 g of protein per 100 g, it is far from negligible. It also contains lipids like all cheeses, but relatively few saturated fatty acids“Underlines the specialist.
How much not to sabotage your diet?
Good news for lovers of “Mozza tomatoes”: it is not necessary to ban this cheese from your plate when you want to lose a few pounds. “”You can eat a little mozzarella even during a diet“, Reassures Alexandra Murcier. The key? Stay reasonable on the portions.
“”What I recommend is to consume only half a ball in a salad, or four balls per person. This is more than enough to bring taste and texture, without weighing down the caloric intake of the meal“.
And to vary the pleasures without feeling guilty, the dietician suggests alternating with other cheeses that go well with raw vegetables:
- The feta, often more salty but not very oily;
- Ricotta, soft and light;
- Fresh goat, low in lipids.
In any case, “A single portion of cheese per day is enough, about 30 g“, she recalls.
And the burrata in all of this?
Very trendy and ultra-photogenic, the burrata won the networks … But not really nutritionists. “”It must be understood that the burrata is mozzarella garnished with Stracciatella, in other words of cream. It is therefore much more caloric“warns Alexandra Murcier.
If you are looking to limit fats, it is a cheese to consume in moderation: “Burrata is richer in saturated fatty acids and fat. It is not prohibited, but it is not to be put every day on his plate“Concludes the expert.