Mozzarella calories, whole milk and part skim
Whole-milk mozzarella has 85 calories an ounce
An ounce of whole-milk mozzarella has 85 calories and 6.3 g of protein. Part-skim mozzarella has 72 calories for the same ounce.
Low-moisture mozzarella is a separate USDA record, and it has more calories per 100 g than the regular kind made with the same milk, 318 for whole milk and 295 for part skim.
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Ounces, slices and shredded cups
A cup of shredded whole-milk mozzarella weighs 112 g and has 335 calories. USDA's 6 slices weigh 170 g and have 508.
For shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, a cup is 113 g and 333 calories, and a slice is 28 g and 83 calories.
| Portion | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg | Portion source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz whole-milk mozzarella | 28.35 g | 85 | 6.3 | 0.7 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 137.8 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 oz |
| 1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella | 112 g | 335 | 24.8 | 2.7 | 24.8 | 0 | 0 | 544.3 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 cup, shredded |
| 6 slices whole-milk mozzarella | 170 g | 508 | 37.7 | 4.1 | 37.6 | 0 | 0 | 826.2 | 0 | USDA portion, 6 slices |
| 1 oz part-skim mozzarella | 28.35 g | 72 | 6.9 | 0.8 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.3 | 175.5 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 oz |
| 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella | 113 g | 333 | 26.8 | 6.3 | 22.4 | 0 | 2.1 | 752.6 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 cup, shredded |
| 1 slice low-moisture part-skim mozzarella | 28 g | 83 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 5.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 186.5 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 slice, 1 oz |
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Protein and fat in an ounce of whole-milk mozzarella
An ounce has 6.3 g of fat and 6.3 g of protein, with 0.7 g of carbs. USDA lists 0 g of fiber and sugar for whole-milk mozzarella.
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| Nutrient | 1 oz whole-milk mozzarella | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | 299 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 22.2 g |
| Carbs | 0.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 22.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 137.8 mg | 486 mg |
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Four kinds of mozzarella per 100 g
Per 100 g, whole-milk mozzarella has 299 calories and part-skim has 254. The low-moisture kinds are higher, 318 for whole milk and 295 for part skim.
Low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella has the most fat, 24.6 g per 100 g, and regular part-skim has the least, 15.9 g. Regular part-skim also has the most protein, 24.3 g.
| Preparation | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-milk mozzarella | 100 g | 299 | 22.2 | 2.4 | 22.1 | 0 | 0 | 486 | 0 |
| Part-skim mozzarella | 100 g | 254 | 24.3 | 2.8 | 15.9 | 0 | 1.1 | 619 | 0 |
| Low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella | 100 g | 318 | 21.6 | 2.5 | 24.6 | 0 | 1 | 710 | 0 |
| Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella | 100 g | 295 | 23.8 | 5.6 | 19.8 | 0 | 1.9 | 666 | 0 |
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, part skim milk. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Weigh mozzarella for a recipe
Weigh the cheese before it goes on the pizza or into the salad and enter the grams. The calculator uses whole-milk mozzarella. For part-skim, use 254 calories per 100 g.
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28.35 g has about 85 calories.
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, part skim milk. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Which mozzarella has the fewest calories?
Of the four USDA records, regular part-skim mozzarella has the fewest, 254 calories per 100 g and 72 in an ounce.
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, part skim milk. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Is part-skim mozzarella higher in protein?
Yes, by a little. Part-skim mozzarella has 24.3 g of protein per 100 g and 6.9 g in an ounce. Whole-milk mozzarella has 22.2 g per 100 g and 6.3 g in an ounce.
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