Mozzarella Cheese: Calories and Nutrition Analysis


Mozzarella cheese - calories, kcal

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).

Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.

Nutrition Facts

Mozzarella
Serving size:
medium size mozzarella (100 g)  change
medium size mozzarella (100 g) (100g)slice (18g)cup (226g)half cup (113g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
280

% Daily Value

Total Fat 17.1g
22%

Cholesterol 54mg
18%

Sodium 16mg
1%

Total Carbohydrates 3.1g
1%

Dietary Fiber 0g
0%

Sugars 1.23g

Protein 27.5g
55%

Vitaminium C 0mg
0%

Calcium 731mg
56%

Iron 0.25mg
1%

Potassium 95mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in mozzarella
4% CARBS
40% PROTEIN
56% FAT

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:

  • 5 apples
  • 3.5 glasses of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
  • 2.5 slices of bread
  • 2 glasses of milk
  • 14.5 cubes of sugar

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about mozzarella nutrition.

medium size mozzarella (100 g) has 280 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike40 min.Bike
Horse ride52 min.Horse ride
Play tennis27 min.Tennis
Run28 min.Run
Swim33 min.Swim
Calories in Mozzarella Compared with Others in Dairy Category

100g of Mozzarella

Nutrition

  • Calories280
  • Carbs Total3.1 g
  • Dietary fiber0 g
  • Fat17.1 g
  • Protein27.5 g
  • Water49.9 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A517 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.02 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.34 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)0.12 mg
  • Vit B60.08 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)0.009 mcg
  • Vit E0.15 mg
  • Vit K0.002 mcg

Minerals

  • Potassium95 mg
  • Phosphorus1.8 mg
  • Magnessium26 mg
  • Calcium731 mg
  • Sodium16 mg
  • Iron0.25 mg
  • Zink1.8 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
Mozzarella cheese - caloies, wieght

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.

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