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Mozzarella cheese
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Mozzarella cheese

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Calories
299kcal
Protein
22.17g
Protein / 100 kcal
7.4g
Total fat
22.14g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Mozzarella cheese is a dairy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 299 calories, 22.2 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrate and 22.1 g of fat. That works out to 7.4 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegetarian and gluten-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros298 kcal
  • Protein22.17 g · 29.8%
  • Carbs2.4 g · 3.2%
  • Fat22.14 g · 67%

Where Mozzarella cheese ranks

Nutrition

7.4 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    299 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    22.17 g
    44%
  • Carbohydrate
    2.4 g
    1%
  • Fiber
    0 g
    0%
  • Total sugars
    0 g
  • Total fat
    22.14 g
    28%
  • Saturated fat
    13.9 g
    70%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    486 mg
    21%
  • Potassium
    76 mg
    2%
  • Calcium
    505 mg
    39%
  • Iron
    0.44 mg
    2%
  • Magnesium
    20 mg
    5%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    0 mg
    0%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese has 299 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese has 22.2 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese has 2.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese has 22.1 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese has 0 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese has 0 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Mozzarella cheese high in protein?
Mozzarella cheese provides 7.4 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Mozzarella cheese keto-friendly?
Mozzarella cheese has 2.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so this fits easily within most keto plans (per 100 g).
Is Mozzarella cheese vegan?
No — Mozzarella cheese is not vegan.
Is Mozzarella cheese vegetarian?
Yes — Mozzarella cheese is vegetarian.
Is Mozzarella cheese gluten-free?
Yes — Mozzarella cheese contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Mozzarella cheese dairy-free?
No — Mozzarella cheese contains dairy.
What is a serving size of Mozzarella cheese?
A common serving of Mozzarella cheese is 1 undetermined oz (about 28 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

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