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Mozzarella Cheese

Calories, Nutri-Score, processing level, additives, ingredients and shopper prices for this Trader Joe's product.

NOVA 3

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Mozzarella Cheese

by Trader Joe's 12 oz in Mozzarella Barcode 00886222

Nutri-Score

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Processing (NOVA)

1234

Processed food

Green-Score

Environmental impact estimate

Mozzarella Cheese by Trader Joe's provides 286 kcal per 100 g and 25 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Mozzarella category and comes in a 12 oz pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat

17.9 g · High

Saturated fat

12.5 g · High

Salt

1.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 slice (28 g)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving	% DV*	Category avg
Calories	286 kcal	80 kcal		248 +15%
Total fat	17.9 g	5 g	6%	18.6
Saturated fat	12.5 g	3.5 g	18%	12.4
Carbohydrates	3.6 g	1 g	0%	1.6 +125%
Added sugars	0 g	0 g	0%	0 −100%
Protein	25 g	7 g	14%	19.2 +30%
Salt	1.3 g	0.4 g		0.8 +60%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2257 Mozzarella products on Foodmetria.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

High protein: 35% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)

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

Calories

higher 24%

Salt

higher 15%

Saturated fat

higher 49%

Protein

top 12%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian

Allergens: Milk

Product details

Quantity: 12 oz
Serving size: 1 slice (28 g)
Sold in: United States
Barcode: 00886222

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mozzarella Cheese?

Mozzarella Cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1 slice (28 g)).

Is Mozzarella Cheese healthy?

It is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Mozzarella Cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

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 April 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.