Mozzarella string cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs

Mozzarella string cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 pieces, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.

Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from protein and 5% 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 346 kcal per 100 g across 6,599 products.

100 g provides 60% of the Daily Value for calcium.

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

286kcal per 100 g
21.4 gprotein
3.6 gcarbohydrates
21.4 gfat
80kcal in serving, 1 pieces, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 286 kcal
Total fat L 21.4 g 27%
Saturated fat L 10.7 g 54%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 71 mg 24%
Sodium L 714 mg 31%
Total carbohydrates L 3.6 g 1%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 3.6 g
Protein L 21.4 g 43%
Calcium L 786 mg60%
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: 29%Carbohydrates: 5%Fat: 66%286kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 29%
  • Carbohydrates 5%
  • Fat 66%

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

Calcium60%Iron0%Potassium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein21.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars3.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
  • Fat21.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
  • Saturated fat10.7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 16.1 g)
  • Sodium714 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal7.5 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 286 kcal286 kcal
Protein 21.4 g21.4 g
Carbohydrates 3.6 g3.6 g
Fat 21.4 g21.4 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 3.6 g3.6 g
Sodium 714 mg714 mg

Product details

Barcode
0041380552284
Label serving
1 Pieces (28 g)
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese cultures, 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 Mozzarella string cheese?

100 g of Mozzarella string cheese has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 pieces, 28 g (28 g): about 80 kcal.

Is Mozzarella string cheese high in protein?

Mozzarella string cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1 pieces, 28 g (28 g). About 29% 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 Mozzarella string cheese?

Mozzarella string cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Mozzarella string cheese?

Mozzarella string cheese contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.7 g is saturated (54% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Mozzarella string cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (60% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Mozzarella string cheese?

100 g contains 714 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2431005. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 7, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0041380552284. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.

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

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