How many calories are in mozzarella?

One 1 oz of mozzarella (28 g) has about 78 calories. Per 100 g, mozzarella has 280 calories.

How much protein is in mozzarella?

A 1 oz serving of mozzarella provides roughly 7.8 g of protein (28 g per 100 g).

What are the macros for mozzarella?

Per 1 oz: 7.8 g protein, 0.9 g carbs and 4.8 g fat — that's roughly 40% protein, 4% carbs and 55% fat by calories.

How do I log mozzarella without weighing it?

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Dairy & Eggs · Nutrition facts

🧀Calories in Mozzarella

A 1 oz of mozzarella (28 g) has 78 calories, with 7.8 g protein, 0.9 g carbs and 4.8 g fat.

Calories

Protein

7.8 g

Carbs

0.9 g

Fat

4.8 g

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Mozzarella nutrition by serving size

Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 oz	78	7.8 g	0.9 g	4.8 g
100 g	280	28 g	3.1 g	17 g
1 oz (28 g)	79	7.9 g	0.9 g	4.8 g
1 cup (≈225 g)	630	63 g	7 g	38.3 g
200 g	560	56 g	6.2 g	34 g

Values are approximate, rounded from USDA FoodData Central and OpenFoodFacts references. Real plates vary — that's exactly why CalorieScan AI lets you correct any estimate in plain English.

Macro breakdown

Protein 40%Carbs 4%Fat 55%

Per 100 g: 280 cal
Per 1 oz: 79 cal

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Frequently asked

How many calories are in mozzarella?
One 1 oz of mozzarella (28 g) has about 78 calories. Per 100 g, mozzarella has 280 calories.
How much protein is in mozzarella?
A 1 oz serving of mozzarella provides roughly 7.8 g of protein (28 g per 100 g).
What are the macros for mozzarella?
Per 1 oz: 7.8 g protein, 0.9 g carbs and 4.8 g fat — that's roughly 40% protein, 4% carbs and 55% fat by calories.
How do I log mozzarella without weighing it?
Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises mozzarella, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

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