How Many Calories in Mozzarella cheese?
1 porție (30g, tipică pentru pizza) = 84 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 porție (30g, tipică pentru pizza) contains 84 calories.
Best time: Lunch or dinner, in moderation, as part of a balanced meal
Benefits
- ✓Good source of complete protein and calcium - 100g provides about 21g protein and a significant share of your daily calcium needs
- ✓Contains less sodium than most aged cheeses (like cheddar or feta), being a fresh cheese
- ✓Melts excellently, offering satiety and flavor without needing large amounts
- ✓Contains slow-digesting casein protein, useful for longer-lasting satiety
- ✓'Light' or reduced-fat versions can cut calories by up to 30% while keeping the protein
Considerations
- !High in saturated fat - moderate your portion if you're watching cholesterol or saturated fat intake
- !Calorie-dense - 30g (a typical pizza portion) quickly adds 84 calories, and pizza loaded with mozzarella can easily exceed your calorie budget
- !Fresh versions (like buffalo mozzarella) have higher moisture content and slightly fewer calories than firm, sliced mozzarella
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends weighing your mozzarella portion, especially on pizza or pasta, where it's easy to add 60-80g without noticing, doubling or tripling the calories from cheese. Combined with fresh tomatoes and basil (caprese), mozzarella makes a simple, protein- and calcium-rich dish with far fewer calories than baked or cooked preparations.
Frequently Asked Questions
100g of mozzarella has about 280 calories, with 21g protein, 2.2g carbs and 21g fat. It's a moderately caloric cheese, lower in fat than aged cheeses like cheddar or hard sheep's cheese.
A typical mozzarella portion used on pizza (about 30g) has 84 calories. However, many commercial pizzas use 80-100g of mozzarella, which can add 220-280 calories from cheese alone.
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Disclaimer
Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.