Mozzarella Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Trader Joe's
Mozzarella Cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 245 kcal per 100 g across 1,398 products.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for calcium.
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 | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat L | 12.5 g | 63% |
| Cholesterol L | 71.4 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 536 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 714 mg | 55% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 36%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 58%
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 18 g)
- Fat17.9 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 18.5 g)
- Saturated fat12.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 12.3 g)
- Sodium536 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 240 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Barcode
- 00886222
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Label serving
- 1 slice (28 g)
- Category
- Mozzarella
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella cheese Aldi | 286 | 25 g | 7.1 g | 21.4 g |
| Mozzarella Cheese Winco Foods | 286 | 21.4 g | 3.6 g | 17.9 g |
| Mozzarella The Fresh Market | 286 | 25 g | 7.1 g | 21.4 g |
| Mozzarella Cheese Dutch Farms | 286 | 21.4 g | 7.1 g | 21.4 g |
| Mozzarella Shredded Cheese Fareway | 286 | 21.4 g | 7.1 g | 17.9 g |
| Shredded Mozzarella Harris Teeter | 286 | 25 g | 7.1 g | 21.4 g |
| Mozzarella Kraft | 286 | 25 g | 0 g | 21.4 g |
| Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Whole Foods Market | 286 | 28.6 g | 3.6 g | 17.9 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 slice, 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 slice, 28 g (28 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 18 g).
How many carbs are in Mozzarella Cheese?
Mozzarella Cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Mozzarella Cheese?
Mozzarella Cheese contains 17.9 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). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Mozzarella Cheese?
100 g contains 536 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 17, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 00886222. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 17, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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