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Big Mozz Mozzarella Nuggets
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Big Mozz Mozzarella Nuggets

Big Mozz
13.44 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
13g
Protein
1g
Sugars
510mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Big Mozz Mozzarella Nuggets arrive in the frozen appetizers section of a typical American supermarket — you’ll spot the 13.44 oz box stacked beside frozen pizzas, breaded chicken nuggets, and convenience snack packs. Positioned as a family-friendly, grab-and-go party food, the brand leans into playful, approachable imagery (bright colors, bold logo) and likely touts ‘‘made with real cheese’’ or ‘‘fresh garlic’’ on the front panel; there’s no organic certification and any ‘‘natural’’ cues are limited to ingredient mentions rather than certified claims. Shoppers reach for this item during busy shopping trips for weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, or kid-focused lunchboxes and after-school snacks. The marketing tone aims at value-conscious parents and millennials who want quick entertaining options — nostalgic comfort food with modern convenience. On the label you’ll often find health-halo touches like “real cheese” and “good for sharing,” kid-oriented visuals, and preparation icons suggesting oven or air-fryer crisping. In plain terms, the product is highly processed: it combines real dairy with multiple flours, oils, stabilizers (methylcellulose, gums), modified starches, and leavening agents to achieve texture and shelf stability. Sensory-wise the nuggets present a golden, crunchy exterior and a hot, stringy mozzarella center that softens into a creamy, slightly salty melt; seasoning notes include garlic, parsley, and a hint of black pepper. Packaging is a retail cardboard box containing a sealed plastic bag or tray; rituals include communal dipping in marinara at parties, school lunch additions, or paired with fries for an indulgent quick meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6
Servings per Container: 45
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium510mg22%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein13g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pasteurized, Whole, Milk,, Wheat, Flour,, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Fresh, Garlic,, Pasteurized, Sheep's, Milk,, Corn, Flour,, Rice, Flour,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Salt,, Dried, Parsley,, Black, Pepper,, Cheese, Cultures,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Enzymes,, Methylcellulose,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Celery, Seed,, Guar, Gum,, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Natural, Color,, Contains:, Milk,, Wheat..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (methylcellulose, modified starch, gums, leavening agents, vegetable oil, flavor/color extracts) and is formulated for convenience and long shelf life, consistent with an ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Big Mozz Mozzarella Nuggets

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! These nuggets pack a decent protein punch with 13g per serving, which is great if you’re looking for a quick snack or meal addition. However, they do have 19g of fat, including 9g of saturated fat, so if you’re watching your fat intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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