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Mozzarella cheese
Mozzarella cheese provides 321 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 25 g of protein. That is 306% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Mozzarella category and comes in a 5 lbs pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 28 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | 90 kcal | 248 +29% | |
| Total fat | 21.4 g | 6 g | 8% | 18.6 +15% |
| Saturated fat | 12.5 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 12.4 |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 1 g | 0% | 1.6 +125% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 1 g | 0.9 +306% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Protein | 25 g | 7 g | 14% | 19.2 +30% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 0.5 g | 0.8 +93% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2258 Mozzarella products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 31% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other mozzarella
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, salt, enzymes, anticaking blend (potato starch, cellulose), natamycin (natural mold inhibitor)
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 5 lbs
- Serving size
- 28 g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0034500416986
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese contains 321 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (28 g).
How much sugar is in Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mozzarella cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Mozzarella cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 1, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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