Mozzarella Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs KRAFT
Mozzarella Cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 stick, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 0.1% from alcohol (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 357 kcal per 100 g across 5,694 products.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for calcium, 43% of the Daily Value for chloride and 28% of the Daily Value for iodine.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 12.5 g | 63% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 786 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A L | 9.3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.06 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.029 mg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.069 mg | 0.4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.034 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) L | 8.1 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.35 µg | 14% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 714 mg | 55% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 11.1 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus L | 73 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 179 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper L | 0.006 mg | 0.7% |
| Manganese L | 0.043 mg | 2% |
| Selenium L | 1.2 µg | 2% |
| Iodine L | 41.6 µg | 28% |
| Chloride L | 995 mg | 43% |
% 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 34%
- Fat 66%
- Alcohol 0.1%
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
- Protein25 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Fat21.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat12.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17.9 g)
- Sodium786 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.014 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.007 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.007 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.014 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 5.9 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 87.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0.053 g |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 714 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 17.9 g | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 786 mg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartan, Sharp Cheddar Cheese SPARTAN | 286 | 25 g | 3.6 g | 21.4 g |
| Wisconsin Mozzarella Cheese Slices, Wisconsin Mozzarella CRACKER BARREL | 286 | 25 g | 3.6 g | 21.4 g |
| Cheese Pasteurized Process Spread, Cheese SHOPRITE | 286 | 17.9 g | 7.1 g | 21.4 g |
| Mozzarella Whole Milk Cheese, Mozzarella SHOPRITE | 286 | 21.4 g | 3.6 g | 21.4 g |
| Mozzarella Fancy Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Cheese, Mozzarella PUBLIX | 286 | 21.4 g | 7.1 g | 21.4 g |
| Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese KROGER | 286 | 28.6 g | 3.6 g | 17.9 g |
| Kroger, Mozzarella Slices KROGER | 286 | 28.6 g | 0 g | 19 g |
| Garlic & Herb Goat Cheese, Garlic & Herb PUBLIX | 286 | 14.3 g | 3.6 g | 21.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mozzarella Cheese?
100 g of Mozzarella Cheese has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 stick, 28 g (28 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Mozzarella Cheese high in protein?
Mozzarella Cheese contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 1 stick, 28 g (28 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Mozzarella Cheese?
Mozzarella Cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Mozzarella Cheese?
Mozzarella Cheese contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.5 g is saturated (63% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Mozzarella Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (55% DV), chloride (43% DV), iodine (28% DV) and Vitamin B12 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Mozzarella Cheese?
100 g contains 786 mg of sodium, 34% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 14, 2017. 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 0021000000227. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 20, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1593009. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "MOZZARELLA CHEESE". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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