Calories in Mozzarella, whole milk
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Mozzarella, whole milk contains 299 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 85 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 95% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 39% of the Daily Value for calcium and 31% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 299 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 22.1 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat L | 13.9 g | 70% |
| Cholesterol M | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium L | 486 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 22.2 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A C | 179 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.3 µg | 95% |
| Choline C | 15.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 505 mg | 39% |
| Iron M | 0.44 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 354 mg | 28% |
| Potassium M | 76 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 2.9 mg | 27% |
| Copper M | 0.011 mg | 1% |
| Manganese M | 0.03 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 17 µg | 31% |
% 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 3%
- Fat 67%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein22.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat22.1 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat13.9 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium486 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.77 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose C | 0 g |
| Fructose C | 0 g |
| Lactose C | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.52 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.98 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 1.8 g |
| Lysine M | 0.97 g |
| Methionine M | 0.52 g |
| Cystine M | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 1 g |
| Valine M | 1.3 g |
| Arginine M | 0.52 g |
| Histidine M | 0.52 g |
| Alanine M | 0.71 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.5 g |
| Glycine M | 0.52 g |
| Proline M | 2.4 g |
| Serine M | 0.74 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.39 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.81 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.45 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.26 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.58 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.69 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 2.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 5.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.6 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 57 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 174 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 16 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 50 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,249 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 676 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Mozzarella
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 95 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso Asadero | 297 | 22.1 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss | 323 | 21.9 g | 4.5 g | 24.1 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Puerto Rican white cheese | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Egg, Benedict | 288 | 13.8 g | 8.5 g | 22.1 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mozzarella?
100 g of mozzarella has 299 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 85 kcal. 1 cup, shredded (112 g): about 335 kcal. 6 slices (170 g): about 508 kcal.
Is mozzarella high in protein?
Mozzarella contains 22.2 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in mozzarella?
Mozzarella has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mozzarella?
Mozzarella contains 22.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.9 g is saturated (70% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mozzarella contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (95% DV), calcium (39% DV), selenium (31% DV), phosphorus (28% DV) and zinc (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mozzarella?
100 g contains 486 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170845. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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