Eggs and dairy
How many calories are in mozzarella?
Mozzarella has 254 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 oz, 28.4 g) has 72 calories.
- Calories, 1 oz (28.4 g)
- 72
- Calories per gram
- 2.5
Medium energy density
Calories in mozzarella by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 72 | 6.9 g | 0.8 g | 4.5 g |
| 100 g | 254 | 24.3 g | 2.8 g | 15.9 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 39%
- Carbs 4%
- Fat 57%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 254
- Protein
- 24.3 g
- Carbs
- 2.8 g
- Fat
- 15.9 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 1.1 g
- Sodium
- 619 mg
Eggs and dairy: lightest first
- Egg white 52 cal per 100 g
- Milk (2%) 50 cal per 100 g
- Greek yogurt 61 cal per 100 g
- Whole milk 61 cal per 100 g
- Cottage cheese 81 cal per 100 g
- Egg 143 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is mozzarella high in calories?
It has 2.5 calories per gram, which counts as medium energy density. That's more calories per gram than 63% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of mozzarella?
254 calories, with 24.3 g protein, 2.8 g carbs and 15.9 g fat.
Where do the calories in mozzarella come from?
Roughly 39% from protein, 4% from carbs, 57% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 170847: "Cheese, mozzarella, part skim milk" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.