Mozzarella: calories and nutrition facts
Mozzarella has 227 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Ball (125 g), has 284 kcal.
- Calories
- 227 kcal
- Protein
- 16.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.7 g
- Fat
- 17.7 g
Per 100 g
Mozzarella: how many calories?
Mozzarella has 227 kcal per 100 g, with 16.5 g protein, 0.7 g carbs and 17.7 g fat. A 125 g serving (1 Ball) has 284 kcal. That is more than the average for Dairy (137 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein29%
- Carbohydrates1%
- Fat70%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 284 kcal
- Protein
- 20.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.9 g
- Fat
- 22.1 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (125 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | 284 kcal |
| Fat | 17.7 g | 22.1 g |
| of which saturated fat | 11.7 g | 14.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
| of which sugars | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 20.6 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 300 mg |
| Water | 62.7 g | 78.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 748 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 95 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 25 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(227 kcal) | 11% |
| Fat(17.7 g) | 25% |
| of which saturated fat(11.7 g) | 59% |
| Carbohydrates(0.7 g) | 0% |
| of which sugars(0.7 g) | 1% |
| Protein(16.5 g) | 33% |
| Salt(0.6 g) | 10% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Mozzarella: frequently asked questions
Mozzarella: how many calories per serving?
A 125 g serving (1 Ball) has 284 kcal.
Mozzarella: how much protein?
Mozzarella contains 16.5 g of protein per 100 g, 33% of the 50 g reference intake.
Mozzarella: how much fibre?
Mozzarella provides 0 g of fibre per 100 g, 0% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Mozzarella: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 44 g of this food.
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