Mozzarella (part-skim)
1oz (28g)Protein per 100g24.3g
Calories per 100g254
Fat per 100g15.9g
Carbs per 100g2.8g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)2300mg
Typical cost$$
Quality 0.92
high biological value dairy protein
vegetariangluten-free
Why Mozzarella (part-skim) shows up in protein-forward diets
Roughly half the fat of full-fat cheddar per 100g at a similar protein number, making part-skim mozzarella the better protein-to-fat ratio of the common melting cheeses.
Serving-size math
A 1oz (28g) portion delivers 6.8g of protein and roughly 71 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 9.57g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Fresh mozzarella and low-moisture block mozzarella have different macro profiles — this entry is the low-moisture, shredded-bag kind.
Best for
- cooking
- protein-forward pizza night
Allergens
Contains: dairy.
Frequently asked
How much protein is in mozzarella (part-skim)?
24.3g per 100g, or 6.8g per 1oz (28g).
Is mozzarella (part-skim) a complete protein?
Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (high biological value dairy protein).