Calories in Mozzarella Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese has about 60 calories per 1 slice (20 g), with 4.4 g protein, 0.4 g carbs and 4.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 300 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, Calcium-Rich Foods

High proteinHigh sodiumMostly fatRich in calcium
60kcal
Calories · 1 slice (20 g)
4.4g
Protein · 1 slice (20 g)
0.4g
Carbs · 1 slice (20 g)
4.5g
Fat · 1 slice (20 g)
Carbs 3%Protein 30%Fat 67%share of calories

Mozzarella Cheese calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 slice (20 g)60 kcal4.4 g0.4 g4.5 g
1 cube (15 g)45 kcal3.3 g0.3 g3.4 g
100 g300 kcal22.2 g2.2 g22.4 g

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Mozzarella Cheese nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 slice (20 g)
Calories300 kcal60 kcal
Protein22.2 g4.4 g
Carbohydrates2.2 g0.4 g
Fat22.4 g4.5 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar1 g0.2 g
Sodium627 mg125 mg
Calcium505 mg101 mg
Iron0.4 mg0.1 mg
Potassium76 mg15 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Mozzarella Cheese healthy?

  • ●Mozzarella Cheese is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 300 kcal per 100 g. About 3% of its calories come from carbs, 30% from protein and 67% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 slice (20 g) already adds 60 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.4 g in 1 slice (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in sodium (627 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.

To burn it off: 1 slice (20 g) (60 kcal) takes about 12 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Mozzarella Cheese: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Mozzarella Cheese?

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One serving of Mozzarella Cheese, 1 slice (20 g), has roughly 60 calories, with 4.4 g protein, 0.4 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Mozzarella Cheese?

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100 g of Mozzarella Cheese has 300 kcal, with 22.2 g protein, 2.2 g carbs, 22.4 g fat, 0 g fibre and 1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Mozzarella Cheese?

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Mozzarella Cheese has 22.2 g protein per 100 g (4.4 g in 1 slice (20 g)). Protein provides about 30% of its calories.

Is Mozzarella Cheese good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 300 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 slice (20 g) adds 60 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Mozzarella Cheese?

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Burning roughly 60 kcal takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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