DAIRY · per 100g edible portion
Mozzarella
Nutrition facts for mozzarella (whole milk) — measured values from USDA FoodData Central, standardized to a 100g basis.
Ranks in 8 of 8 tracked rankings
Energy
299kcal
per 100g
Per 1 cup, shredded (112 g): 335 kcal · 24.8 g protein · 2.7 g carbs · 24.8 g fat
Protein
22.2g
Carbs
2.4g
Fiber
0g
Fat
22.1g
Macronutrient mix
Share of calories from each macro (Atwater 4/4/9 kcal per g)
In context
Why mozzarella stands out
Where mozzarella sits among the 61 foods in the database, per nutrient — computed from measured values only.
High in
- Saturated Fat#2 · 13.9 g
- Vitamin B12#2 · 2.3 µg
Source of
- Calcium#4 · 505 mg
- Vitamin D#6 · 0.4 µg
- Protein#7 · 22.2 g
- Vitamin A#7 · 179 µg
- Vitamin B2#7 · 0.3 mg
Low in
Nothing in the top tier for this food.
Serving sizes
Household measures
| Measure | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.35 g | 85 kcal | 6.3 g | 0.7 g | 6.3 g |
| 1 cup, shredded | 112 g | 335 kcal | 24.8 g | 2.7 g | 24.8 g |
| 6 slices | 170 g | 508 kcal | 37.7 g | 4.1 g | 37.6 g |
Measures from USDA food portion data; per-serving values are derived from the measured per-100g values.
Full profile
Nutrition facts per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal |
| Protein | 22.17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Fat | 22.14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g |
| Calcium | 505 mg |
| Iron | 0.44 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 354 mg |
| Potassium | 76 mg |
| Sodium | 486 mg |
| Zinc | 2.92 mg |
| Vitamin A | 179 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.3 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.28 µg |
| Folate | 7 µg |
Common questions
Mozzarella FAQ
How many calories in 1 cup, shredded of mozzarella?
1 cup, shredded of mozzarella (112 g) provides about 335 kcal. Per 100 g, mozzarella has 299 kcal.
How much protein in mozzarella?
Mozzarella contains 22.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 24.8 g per 1 cup, shredded (112 g).
Is mozzarella high in fiber?
Mozzarella has 0 g of fiber per 100 g and ranks #52 of 58 tracked foods for fiber.
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Data Provenance
USDA FoodData Central
SR Legacy
- Source
- USDA FoodData Central
- FDC ID
- 170845
- Basis
- 100 g edible portion
- Record type
- SR Legacy
- Retrieved
- November 10, 2026