🧀 Protein in Mozzarella
Mozzarella has 28 g of protein per 100 g, along with 280 kcal, 3.1 g carbs and 17 g fat. That means 40% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the dairy group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
28 g
Calories
280
Carbs
3.1 g
Fats
17 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 84 | 8.4 g | 0.9 g | 5.1 g |
| 50 g | 140 | 14 g | 1.6 g | 8.5 g |
| 100 g | 280 | 28 g | 3.1 g | 17 g |
| 150 g | 420 | 42 g | 4.7 g | 25.5 g |
| 200 g | 560 | 56 g | 6.2 g | 34 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Gruyère — 30 g per 100 g
- Protein Bar — 30 g per 100 g
- Pumpkin Seeds — 30 g per 100 g
- Hemp Seeds — 32 g per 100 g
- Pecorino Romano — 32 g per 100 g
Similar dairy foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in mozzarella?
- Mozzarella contains 28 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 280 kcal, 3.1 g carbs and 17 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of mozzarella?
- A 200 g portion of mozzarella gives about 56 g protein and 560 calories.
- Is mozzarella a good protein source?
- Yes — about 40% of the calories in mozzarella come from protein, which makes it an efficient protein source when you are eating in a deficit.
- How many calories are in 30 g of mozzarella?
- 30 g of mozzarella has roughly 84 calories, 8.4 g protein, 0.9 g carbs and 5.1 g fat.