Lighter Mozzarella
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Sainsbury's
Lighter Mozzarella contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 quarter ball, 30 g (30 g) provides about 48 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 47% from protein and 3% 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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat L | 6.3 g | 32% |
| Sodium L | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 1.1 g | |
| Protein L | 18.9 g | 38% |
% 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 47%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 50%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein18.9 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Sugars1.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Fat9 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 20 g)
- Saturated fat6.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 12.5 g)
- Sodium252 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 600 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.1 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 01192377
- Label serving
- 1 quarter ball (30 g)
- Category
- Mozzarella
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese Kraft | 161 | 32.1 g | 7.1 g | 0 g |
| Reduced Fat Mild & Delicate Mozzarella Tesco | 164 | 20 g | 0.7 g | 9 g |
| Reduced Fat Mozzarella 125g Tesco | 164 | 20 g | 0.7 g | 9 g |
| Mozzarella Mondo Italiano | 165 | 20.5 g | 1.5 g | 8.5 g |
| Light Mozzarella Everyday Essentials | 157 | 19 g | 1 g | 8.7 g |
| Lighter Mozzarella Co Op | 173 | 19 g | 2.1 g | 10 g |
| Ciliegine di mozzarella Cortilia | 176 | 14 g | 2 g | 12.4 g |
| Mozzarella Bocconcini Fresh Direct | 179 | 17.9 g | 7.1 g | 8.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lighter Mozzarella?
100 g of Lighter Mozzarella has 161 kcal. Serving, 1 quarter ball, 30 g (30 g): about 48 kcal.
Is Lighter Mozzarella high in protein?
Lighter Mozzarella contains 18.9 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.7 g in serving, 1 quarter ball, 30 g (30 g). About 47% 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 Lighter Mozzarella?
Lighter Mozzarella has 1.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Lighter Mozzarella?
Lighter Mozzarella contains 9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.3 g is saturated (32% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Lighter Mozzarella?
100 g contains 252 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 5, 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 01192377. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 5, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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