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Mozzarella calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of mozzarella contains 299 calories, with 22.2 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrate and 22.1 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Mozzarella is a high-protein cheese — 22 g per 100 g, about the same as the fat — so an ounce is roughly 84 calories. Fresh mozzarella in brine is wetter and milder; low-moisture blocks are what melt into a proper pizza pull. Grated, it disappears onto a dish far faster than the scales suggest.
Where the calories come from
Protein 30% Carbs 3% Fat 67%
How mozzarella compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella | 299 kcal | 22.2 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Camembert cheese | 297 kcal | 19.8 g | 0.5 g | 24.3 g |
| Queso fresco fresh cheese | 299 kcal | 18.1 g | 3 g | 23.8 g |
| Queso blanco cheese | 310 kcal | 20.4 g | 2.5 g | 24.3 g |
| Part-skim low-moisture mozzarella cheese | 295 kcal | 23.8 g | 5.6 g | 19.8 g |
Nutrition facts for mozzarella
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | 83.7 kcal |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 22.1 g | 6.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.3 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in mozzarella
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3 µg | 95% |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 17 µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 354 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.9 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 179 µg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common mozzarella servings
How many calories in a portion of mozzarella — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 83.7 kcal | 6.2 g | 0.7 g | 6.2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 299 kcal | 22 g | 2 g | 22 g |
| 1 cup, shredded (112 g) | 335 kcal | 25 g | 3 g | 25 g |
| 6 slices (170 g) | 508 kcal | 38 g | 4 g | 38 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mozzarella?
Mozzarella has 299 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 oz (28 g) has about 83.7 calories.
How much protein is in mozzarella?
Mozzarella contains 22.2 g of protein per 100 g, or about 6.2 g per 1 oz.
Is mozzarella low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Mozzarella has 2.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is mozzarella a good source of protein?
Mozzarella provides 22.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 30% of its calories come from protein.
Are these mozzarella calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170845 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
