Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Giant
Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from protein and 9% 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 333 kcal per 100 g across 11,652 products.
100 g provides 58% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 52% of the Daily Value for calcium and 26% of the Daily Value for chloride.
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 | 10.7 g | 54% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 54 mg | 18% |
| Sodium L | 643 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A L | 107 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.25 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.092 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) L | 22.5 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.4 µg | 58% |
| Calcium L | 679 mg | 52% |
| Iron L | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium L | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus L | 232 mg | 19% |
| Potassium L | 179 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper L | 0.035 mg | 4% |
| Manganese L | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium L | 10.4 µg | 19% |
| Iodine L | 23 µg | 15% |
| Chloride L | 606 mg | 26% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 9%
- Fat 63%
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
- Sugars3.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 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 17 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.3 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 25.3 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.006 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.051 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.22 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Beta-carotene L | 35 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 14 IU |
Other components (2)
| Water L | 42.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
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 | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 643 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), anti-caking blend (potato starch, cornstarch, calcium sulfate, natamycin [a natural mold inhibitor]).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese?
100 g of Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese has 286 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese high in protein?
Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese?
Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese?
Traditionally shredded mozzarella 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 Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (58% DV), calcium (52% DV), chloride (26% DV), selenium (19% DV) and phosphorus (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Traditionally shredded mozzarella cheese?
100 g contains 643 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 18, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2473615. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 17, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0688267074363. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 18, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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