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How much protein is in mozzarella?
Mozzarella has 24.3 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 oz, 28.4 g) has 6.9 g of protein and 72 calories.
- Protein, 1 oz (28.4 g)
- 6.9 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 9.6 g
High protein density
Protein in mozzarella by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 6.9 g | 72 | 0.8 g | 4.5 g |
| 100 g | 24.3 g | 254 | 2.8 g | 15.9 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Egg white 21 g protein per 100 cal
- Greek yogurt 16.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Cottage cheese 12.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Egg 8.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Hard-boiled egg 8.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Parmesan 6.8 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is mozzarella high in protein?
Yes. With 9.6 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 78% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of mozzarella?
24.3 g, with 254 calories.
How much mozzarella gives you 30 g of protein?
About 123 g, for roughly 312 calories. That's about 4.3 servings of 1 oz.
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.