USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Mozzarella?
Per 100g, Mozzarella has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 21/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
21/100
8 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for half a ball (60g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per half a ball |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 2 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 13 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 14 g | 8 g |
| Sodium | 486 mg | 292 mg |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 46 mg |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 303 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 2.9 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Folate | 7 µg | 4 µg |
Where Mozzarella contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin B12
100%
2.3 µg per 100g
Calcium
72%
505 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
64%
354 mg per 100g
Protein
40%
22 g per 100g
Sat fat
14 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
486 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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