Mozzarella Cheese Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in mozzarella
100g of mozzarella contain about 280 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one mozzarella
| slice
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size mozzarella (100 g) contain about 280 calories.
This is about 14% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Mozzarella key facts
The nutrients that matter most in dairy and eggs, per 100 g, compared with whole milk.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Mozzarella Cheese | Whole Milk a common dairy product |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 731 mg | 101 mg |
| Fat | 17 g | 3.5 g |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
MozzarellaServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 280 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size mozzarella is similar to that of, for example:
- 3.5 medium eggs (86 kcal each)
- 2 glasses of whole milk (134 kcal each)
- 3.5 tablespoons of butter (86 kcal each)
- 2.5 slices of bread (106 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about mozzarella nutrition.
100g of Mozzarella
Nutrition
- Calories 280
- Carbs Total 3.1 g
- Dietary fiber 0 g
- Fat 17.1 g
- Protein 27.5 g
- Water 49.9 g
Vitamins
- Vit A 517 IU
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.02 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.34 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 0.12 mg
- Vit B6 0.08 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.009 mcg
- Vit E 0.15 mg
- Vit K 0.002 mcg
Minerals
- Potassium 95 mg
- Phosphorus 1.8 mg
- Magnessium 26 mg
- Calcium 731 mg
- Sodium 16 mg
- Iron 0.25 mg
- Zink 1.8 mg
Per 100 g, Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium (56% DV) and an excellent source of protein (55% DV).
Calcium is needed for bones and teeth and for muscle and nerve function. The FDA Daily Value is 1,300 mg.
How many calories are in mozzarella?
- Medium size mozzarella (100 g)280 kcal
- Slice of mozzarella (18g)50 kcal
- Cup of mozzarella (226g)633 kcal
- Half cup of mozzarella (113g)316 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of mozzarella79 kcal
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- Hamburger bun calories 279 kcal
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- Sesame bagel calories 281 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
