Fresh mozzarella

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs

Fresh mozzarella contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 70 kcal.

Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (245 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Fresh mozzarella, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
250kcal per 100 g
17.9 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
17.9 gfat
70kcal in serving, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 250 kcal
Total fat L 17.9 g 23%
Saturated fat L 14.3 g 72%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 54 mg 18%
Sodium L 143 mg 6%
Total carbohydrates L 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 17.9 g 36%
Calcium L 286 mg22%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 0 mg0%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 31%Fat: 69%250kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 31%
  • Fat 69%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Calcium22%Iron0%Potassium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein17.9 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 18 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.8 g)
  • Fat17.9 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 18.5 g)
  • Saturated fat14.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 12.3 g)
  • Sodium143 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 240 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal7.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 250 kcal250 kcal
Protein 17.9 g17.9 g
Carbohydrates 0 g0 g
Fat 17.9 g17.9 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 143 mg143 mg

Product details

Barcode
0820581495053
Label serving
28 g
Category
Mozzarella
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

pasteurized cow's milk, citric acid, lactic acid, salt, enzymes

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fresh mozzarella?

100 g of Fresh mozzarella has 250 kcal. Serving, 28 g (28 g): about 70 kcal.

Is Fresh mozzarella high in protein?

Fresh mozzarella contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in serving, 28 g (28 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 18 g).

How many carbs are in Fresh mozzarella?

Fresh mozzarella has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Fresh mozzarella?

Fresh mozzarella contains 17.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Fresh mozzarella contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Fresh mozzarella?

100 g contains 143 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 29, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0820581495053. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 29, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2554288. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 4, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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