Mozzarella calories & macros
254 calories per 100 g · 71 calories per 1 oz (28 g). Mozzarella (part-skim, low-moisture).
Part-skim mozzarella is among the lighter cheeses at 254 calories per 100 g, against roughly 400 for cheddar. An ounce — about one string cheese — is 71 calories with 7 g of protein. The catch on pizza is quantity rather than quality: a generously cheesed pizza can carry 100 g of it, which is 254 calories from the topping alone.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 oz (28 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 | 71 |
| Protein | 24.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 15.9 g | 4.5 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (Cheese, mozzarella, part skim milk, low moisture). Values are for the edible portion and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
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Frequently asked
How many calories in a string cheese?
A standard part-skim mozzarella stick (about 28 g) is roughly 71 calories with 7 g of protein — one of the better convenience snacks by that ratio.
Is mozzarella healthier than cheddar?
Part-skim mozzarella has about a third fewer calories and less fat than cheddar per 100 g, with similar protein. Fresh mozzarella in water is lower still, at around 280 calories per 100 g for the whole-milk version.