Dairy & eggs

Mozzarella: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 299 kcal, 22 g protein, 2.4 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 125 g) provides about 374 kcal.

Amount
Energy

374 kcal

1,561 kJ · 19% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein28 g · 30%
Carbohydrates3.0 g · 3%
Fat28 g · 67%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 125 g
Energy1,249 kJ / 299 kcal1,561 kJ / 374 kcal
Fat22 g28 g
of which saturates14 g17 g
Carbohydrate2.4 g3.0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein22 g28 g
Salt1.2 g1.5 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in mozzarella?

299 kcal (1,249 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (125 g) provides about 374 kcal.

How much fat is in mozzarella?

22 g fat per 100 g, of which 14 g saturates. 1 piece (125 g) has about 28 g.

How much protein is in mozzarella?

22 g protein per 100 g; 1 piece (125 g) has about 28 g. That is 30% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk”, FDC ID 170845. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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