Milk and dairy products

Mozzarella

Fresh cheese and curds 256 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Mozzarella provides 256 kcal (1,060 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin B12 (1.4 µg), phosphorus (350 mg) and calcium (340 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh cheese and curds” category (“Milk and dairy products” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein19.5 g 39%

Fat19.5 g 28%

Carbohydrates0.7 g 0%

Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	256 kcal (1,060 kJ)C	13%
Protein	19.5 gA	39%
Fat	19.5 gA	28%
of which saturated fat	11.4 gA	57%
of which polyunsaturated	0.7 gA	n/a
of which omega-3	0.2 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	0.7 gA	0%
of which sugars	0.7 gA	1%
Dietary fibre	0 gE	0%
Water	58.8 gA	n/a
Alcohol	0 gE	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	340 mgA	43%
Iron	0.1 mgA	1%
Magnesium	10 mgA	3%
Phosphorus	350 mgA	50%
Potassium	8 mgA	0%
Sodium	140 mgA	6%
Zinc	2.6 mgA	26%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0.3 µgA	6%
Vitamin B12	1.4 µgA	56%
Vitamin C	0 mgA	0%
Folate	16 µgA	8%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein39%

Fat28%

Carbohydrates0%

Dietary fibre0%

Vitamin B1256%

Phosphorus50%

Calcium43%

Zinc26%

Folate8%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Fresh goat's cheese, spreadable	+ 8.9 g	+ 7.3 g	+ 94 kcal
vs Curds min. 40% fidm	+ 12.6 g	+ 3.9 g	+ 73 kcal
vs Cottage cheese	+ 7.1 g	+ 15 g	+ 156 kcal
vs Cream cheese, min. 60% fidm	+ 8.4 g	− 12.6 g	− 95 kcal
vs Soft cheese, Mascarpone	+ 15 g	− 25 g	− 179 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Milk and dairy products” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Parmesan cheese401 kcal

Sweet whey24 kcal

Fresh goat's cheese, spreadable162 kcal

Curds min. 40% fidm183 kcal

Cottage cheese100 kcal

Curds, plain, half fat99 kcal

Curds with at most 10% fidm61 kcal

Curd, with fruits, with sugar112 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Mozzarella?

100 g of Mozzarella provides 256 kcal, i.e. 1,060 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Mozzarella?

100 g provides 19.5 g of protein, i.e. 39% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Mozzarella?

100 g contains 19.5 g of fat, of which 11.4 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Mozzarella” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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