Italian mozzarella
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Essential Waitrose
Italian mozzarella contains 238 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 286 kcal per 100 g across 315 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat L | 12 g | 60% |
| Sodium L | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1 g | |
| Protein L | 18 g | 36% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 68%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein18 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Fat18 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 20 g)
- Saturated fat12 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 12.5 g)
- Sodium240 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 600 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169567050
- Category
- Mozzarella
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Mozzarella Waitrose | 238 | 18 g | 1 g | 18 g |
| Italian mozzarella minis Essential Waitrose | 238 | 18 g | 1 g | 18 g |
| Mozzarella Granarolo | 238 | 18 g | 1 g | 18 g |
| Mozzarella TESCO | 237 | 18 g | 0.6 g | 18 g |
| Mozzarella Tesco | 236 | 18 g | 0.6 g | 18 g |
| Mini Mozzarella Ja rewe | 240 | 18 g | 1 g | 18 g |
| Mozzarella Waitrose | 236 | 19.9 g | 0.5 g | 17.2 g |
| Mozzarella Carrefour | 235 | 17 g | 1.3 g | 18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Italian mozzarella?
100 g of Italian mozzarella has 238 kcal.
Is Italian mozzarella high in protein?
Italian mozzarella contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Italian mozzarella?
Italian mozzarella has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Italian mozzarella?
Italian mozzarella contains 18 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12 g is saturated (60% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Italian mozzarella?
100 g contains 240 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169567050. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
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