Cheese Mozzarella
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium
Per 100g, Cheese Mozzarella has 280 calories, 27.5g protein, 3.1g carbs, and 17.1g fat.
Cheese Mozzarella has 280 calories per 100g with 27.5g of protein, 3.1g of carbohydrates, 17.1g of fat. It's a solid protein source and rich in calcium. It is also high in saturated fat with 10.9g per 100g, which is worth watching if you are managing heart health or cholesterol.
Source: FDA RACC - FDA RACC for most cheeses is 30 g.
✨Nutritional Highlights
High-protein: 39% of calories come from protein (27.5g per 100g)
Excellent source of Calcium (56% DV), Protein (55% DV), Saturated Fat (55% DV), Phosphorus (42% DV)
Very low sodium (16mg) — heart-friendly
⚠️Things to Watch
High in saturated fat with 10.9g per 100g, which is worth watching if you are managing heart health or cholesterol.
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📊Complete Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 28g | 55% |
| Total Fat | 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.1g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.2g | — |
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
- How many calories are in Cheese Mozzarella?
- A 100g serving of Cheese Mozzarella has 280 calories. You'll also get 27.5g of protein per serving.
- Is Cheese Mozzarella high in protein?
- Cheese Mozzarella has 27.5g of protein per 100g, which is considered high. That means about 39% of its calories come from protein.
- How much fat is in Cheese Mozzarella?
- Cheese Mozzarella has 17.1g of total fat per 100g, which is considered moderate. Of that, 10.9g is saturated fat.
- How many carbs are in Cheese Mozzarella?
- Cheese Mozzarella contains 3.1g of carbohydrates per 100g and 1.23g of sugar.
- What are the macros for Cheese Mozzarella?
- Per 100g, Cheese Mozzarella has 280 calories, 27.5g protein, 3.1g carbs, and 17.1g fat.
- How many calories in 1 oz of Cheese Mozzarella?
- A typical serving of Cheese Mozzarella (1 oz, 30g) has 84 calories and 8.3g of protein.
- Is Cheese Mozzarella good for weight loss?
- Cheese Mozzarella comes in at 280 calories per 100g. Portion control matters here — pair it with lower-calorie foods to balance things out.