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How Many Calories in Mozzarella?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 85 kcal | 6.3g |
| 100g | 300 kcal | 22.2g |
A mozzarella contains 300 calories per 100g. A typical 1 serving (28g) provides about 84 calories. Mozzarella is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Mozzarella Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (28g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Protein | 22.2g | 6.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.2g | 0.6g |
| of which Sugars | 1.0g | 0.3g |
| Fat | 22.4g | 6.3g |
| of which Saturates | 13.2g | 3.7g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 627.0mg | 176mg |
| Potassium | 76.0mg | 21mg |
| Calcium | 505.0mg | 141mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 179.0µg | 50µg |
| Selenium | 17.0µg | 5µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (44% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (29% DV) — an excellent source
- High in calcium (39% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin A (20% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (31% DV) — an excellent source
- High in riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (66% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (27% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 15% DV
- Protein: 44% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 29% DV
- Saturated fat: 66% DV
- Sodium: 27% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 39% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 20% DV
- Selenium: 31% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 23% DV
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Does mozzarella fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 22.2g of protein per 100g, mozzarella clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Low-carb / keto
Mozzarella contains 2.2g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Moderation note
Mozzarella is relatively energy-dense (300 kcal/100g) with 13.2g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in mozzarella per 100g?
Mozzarella contains 300 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is mozzarella high in calories?
A 1 serving of mozzarella (28g) has around 84 calories — roughly 4% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is mozzarella good for weight loss?
Mozzarella is fairly calorie-dense at 300 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 serving provides about 84 calories.
How much protein is in mozzarella?
Mozzarella contains 22.2g of protein per 100g.
Is mozzarella a good source of fibre?
Mozzarella is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does mozzarella compare to cheese, camembert?
Mozzarella has 300 calories per 100g, close to cheese, camembert at 300 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is mozzarella keto-friendly?
Mozzarella contains 2.2g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of mozzarella for 20g of protein?
With 22.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 90g of mozzarella to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to mozzarella by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella (this page) | 300 kcal | 22.2g | 2.2g | 22.4g |
| Cheese, Camembert | 300 kcal | 19.8g | 0.5g | 24.3g |
| Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco | 299 kcal | 18.1g | 3.0g | 23.8g |
| Kraft Velveeta Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread | 303 kcal | 16.3g | 9.8g | 22.0g |
| Ice Cream Bar, Covered with Chocolate and Nuts | 303 kcal | 5.6g | 11.9g | 25.8g |
| Egg, Yolk, Raw, Frozen | 296 kcal | 15.5g | 0.8g | 25.6g |
| Cheese, Mozzarella, Low Moisture, Part-skim | 304 kcal | 23.6g | 8.1g | 19.7g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.