How many calories in mozzarella?
Per 100 g, mozzarella provides about 280 kcal. But what matters is your real portion — and its size varies. Here are the reference values, common portions, and an honest range.
315–385 kcal · 1 ball1 ball (≈ 125 g) ≈ 350 kcal, i.e. a range of 315–385 kcal depending on size. A single to-the-gram number would be misleading.
Nutrition facts per 100 g
Calories per portion
Indicative reference values (e.g. ANSES Ciqual / USDA FoodData Central); real products vary.
Estimate mozzarella from a photo, without weighing
With Volumeal, photograph your plate: mozzarella is identified and its portion estimated, with a confidence range rather than a fake exact number. You can correct the portion in one tap to tighten the estimate.
To set your target, use the calorie calculator. For the full method, see how to count calories from a photo.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories in 1 ball?＋
About 350 kcal (1 ball, ≈ 125 g), with a range of 315 to 385 kcal depending on real size.
What is the value per 100 g of mozzarella?＋
About 280 kcal per 100 g, with 18 g protein, 3 g carbs and 22 g fat (reference values).
Do I need to weigh this food?＋
No: photograph your meal with Volumeal and the portion is estimated for you, with a confidence range.