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🧀 Mozzarella: calories and nutrition

Per 28 g (28 g).

CFair — fine in moderation.

Nutrition facts

Per 28 gPer 100 g
Calories85 kcal304 kcal
Protein6 g21.4 g
Carbohydrate0.6 g2.1 g
  of which sugars0.3 g1.1 g
Fat6.3 g22.5 g
  of which saturates3.7 g13.2 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sodium178 mg636 mg

Where the calories come from

Protein 29% · Carbs 3% · Fat 68%

How it compares

Against the 72 foods on these pages, mozzarella is:

Common questions

How many calories are in mozzarella?

28 g of mozzarella (28 g) contains about 85 calories.

Is mozzarella healthy?

On this page, mozzarella gets an A–E nutrient grade of C — fair, fine in moderation. The grade blends calorie density, protein, fibre, sugar, saturated fat and sodium rather than looking at calories alone.

How much protein is in mozzarella?

About 6 g of protein per 28 g — roughly 12% of a 50 g daily target.

Other dairy foods

🥛 Milk (2%)🧀 Cheddar Cheese🍦 Greek Yogurt🧈 Butter

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