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Mozzarella nutrition: calories, protein and portion sizes
In this Fineli Release 20.0 reference, 100 g provides about 264 kcal and 18.6 g protein. Reference food and preparation: mozzarella, full-fat reference. Match the edible weight and preparation below, or use the current label for your own product.
Quick answer
An example 60 g edible portion of mozzarella (mozzarella, full-fat reference) supplies about 159 kcal, 11.2 g protein and 0 g fiber. This is a scaled food-composition estimate, not a recommended serving size.
Mozzarella: nutrition per 100 g and example portion
Reference preparation: mozzarella, full-fat reference. The exact source name is “Cheese, mozzarella cheese, 20% fat” (Fineli food 29239). Available carbohydrate excludes fiber and is not the same measure as US Total Carbohydrate.
Values are rounded after scaling. A small reported amount may round below 0.1 g; a missing value is marked Not available rather than treated as zero. This selected extract does not include sugar, sodium or micronutrient amounts; the full Fineli database contains information beyond these tables.
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| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 60 g example |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 264 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 18.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate (excludes fiber) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 20.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.7 g | 7.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
How to weigh mozzarella
Weigh edible mozzarella after draining packing liquid when it is not eaten. Fresh mozzarella, low-moisture pizza mozzarella and reduced-fat grated cheese can differ greatly in water and fat. Use your package label whenever possible. The source name describes 20% fat; its nutrient row reports 20.7 g fat per 100 g. The table scales the numeric row, not the rounded category label.
Calculate your own mozzarella portion
For the 60 g example, multiply the source amounts by 60 ÷ 100 = 0.6. The unrounded energy calculation is 264.2 × 0.6 = 158.52 kcal, displayed as approximately 159 kcal. Use the same factor for protein, available carbohydrate, fat and fiber.
For another amount, replace 60 with your own edible weight. Keep the preparation as mozzarella, full-fat reference; if your food is prepared differently, choose a matching reference or calculate its recipe instead.
How preparation changes the estimate
A caprese salad also contains tomatoes and usually oil. A pizza contains dough, sauce and toppings beyond mozzarella. The table's 60 g example is a portion for comparison, not a recommendation for every meal.
Meal ideas using mozzarella
Use these combinations as menu ideas and adjust the amounts to your appetite and preferences. Each added ingredient belongs in the complete meal estimate.
- Combine mozzarella with tomatoes and rye bread, measuring the oil dressing.
- Add mozzarella to a lentil and vegetable bake and divide the whole recipe into servings.
Compare other dairy
The following are separate reference foods, shown per 100 g for orientation. Check the preparation column: dry, raw and cooked values are not interchangeable, and equal gram weights are not necessarily equivalent portions.
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| Food | Reference preparation | Energy / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feta-style cheese | cow’s-milk feta-style salad cheese in brine, 18% fat | 230 kcal | 14 g | 0 g |
| Buttermilk | plain low-fat buttermilk reference | 34 kcal | 3.2 g | 0 g |
| Gouda | Gouda cheese, full-fat reference | 375 kcal | 23.5 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 60 g of mozzarella?
This mozzarella, full-fat reference reference supplies about 159 kcal per 60 g edible portion. Match the preparation state and check a package label when available.
Does the preparation of mozzarella matter?
A caprese salad also contains tomatoes and usually oil. A pizza contains dough, sauce and toppings beyond mozzarella. The table's 60 g example is a portion for comparison, not a recommendation for every meal.
How do I calculate a different portion?
Multiply each per-100 g nutrient amount by your edible serving weight divided by 100. Match raw, dry, cooked or drained weight to the reference and include sauces or cooking additions separately.
Sources and method
- Fineli food 29239: Cheese, mozzarella cheese, 20% fat
Exact source record (Finnish interface). Values use the committed Release 20.0 extract, not a live query; a current record or a product label may differ.
- Fineli — National Food Composition Database in Finland (THL)
Release 20.0, accessed May 9, 2026. CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Selected records are scaled to example portions and rounded; available carbohydrate excludes fiber. Source values describe representative foods, not a laboratory measurement of your meal.
- Fineli food 690: Cheese, feta type salad cheese in brine, 18% fat
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
- Fineli food 613: Sour milk, butter milk
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
- Fineli food 654: Cheese, gouda, average, 28-30% fat
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
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Fineli data license. THL source values have been selected, scaled to example portions and rounded for this page. Editorial meal ideas and preparation explanations are Saura additions.