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Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density7.4 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 30% · 22.2 g
Carbs 3% · 2.4 g
Fat 67% · 22.1 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 2.4 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk) · per 100 g
Calories299
Total Fat 22.1 g28% DV
Saturated Fat 13.9 g70% DV
Cholesterol 79 mg26% DV
Sodium 486 mg21% DV
Total Carbs 2.4 g1% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 0 g
Protein 22.2 g44% DV
Vitamin D 0.4 µg · Calcium 505 mg · Iron 0.4 mg · Potassium 76 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 299 |
| 1 cup, shredded | 112 g | 334.9 |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 84.9 |
| 6 slices | 170 g | 508.3 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk)?
Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk) has 299 calories per 100 grams, which is about 334.9 calories per 1 cup, shredded.
How much protein is in Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk)?
Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk) has 22.2 g of protein per 100 grams — 7.4 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk) keto-friendly?
Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk) has 2.4 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk) vegan?
Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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