How many calories are in mozzarella?

Mozzarella has about 300 calories per 100g.

How many calories are in a typical portion of mozzarella?

A typical portion (1 slice, 28 g) has about 84 kcal and 6.2 g of protein.

Is mozzarella high in protein?

Mozzarella provides around 22.2g of protein per 100g.

Can I use this for meal tracking?

Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Calories in Mozzarella

Mozzarella has 300 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice (28 g) has about 84 kcal.

A mild, stretchy cheese; values are for whole-milk mozzarella. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.

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Nutrient	Per 100g
Calories	300 kcal
Protein	22.2 g
Fat	22.4 g
Carbs	2.2 g
Fiber	0.0 g
Sugar	1.0 g

Nutrition by grams

Typical portions

Grams

Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 22.2 g
Fat: 22.4 g
Carbs: 2.2 g

Calories in typical portions

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein
100 g	100 g	300 kcal	22.2 g
1 slice	28 g	84 kcal	6.2 g
1 ball	125 g	375 kcal	27.8 g

Tips for tracking mozzarella

Fresh mozzarella balls in brine hold more water and usually have closer to 250 kcal per 100 g; check the label.
Light mozzarella has around 40% less fat and still melts well on pizza or in salads.

How long it takes to burn 84 kcal (1 slice)

Walking
20 min
Cycling
10 min
Running
7 min

Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.

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Calories in Milk · 61 kcal/100 g
Calories in Cheese · 402 kcal/100 g
Calories in Cottage Cheese · 98 kcal/100 g
Calories in Boiled Egg · 155 kcal/100 g

How many calories are in mozzarella?: Mozzarella has about 300 calories per 100g.
How many calories are in a typical portion of mozzarella?: A typical portion (1 slice, 28 g) has about 84 kcal and 6.2 g of protein.
Is mozzarella high in protein?: Mozzarella provides around 22.2g of protein per 100g.
Can I use this for meal tracking?: Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.