At a glance
- 6.6 g protein and 83 calories per 1 oz (28 g).
- 8 g protein per 100 calories: #184 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #17 of 54 in dairy.
- 196 mg sodium per serving.
What is part-skim mozzarella like to eat?
Part-skim mozzarella is a mild, stretchy cheese made with partly skimmed milk, often sold as string cheese. It melts well on pizza and pasta and comes in individual sticks, which makes it an easy, portable protein snack.
How can you eat more part-skim mozzarella?
Try this
Pack a string cheese stick as a snackMelt over baked chicken or vegetablesLayer into a lighter lasagnaCube into a salad with tomatoes and basilIs part-skim mozzarella good on a GLP-1?
A single string cheese stick is a small, pre-portioned snack that is easy to eat slowly. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does part-skim mozzarella compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-skim mozzarella | 1 oz | 6.6 g | 83 | 8 g |
| Parmesan | 2 tbsp | 3 g | 42 | 7 g |
| Cottage cheese | 1/2 cup | 12.4 g | 95 | 13.1 g |
| Greek yogurt | 3/4 cup | 17.5 g | 104 | 16.9 g |
Close to part-skim mozzarella per calorie: eggs (8.1 g), beef jerky (8.1 g), turkey bacon (8 g), lentils (7.8 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Low-moisture mozzarella is the kind used for string cheese and shredding; fresh mozzarella balls are softer and higher in water.
What's the full nutrition for part-skim mozzarella?
| Nutrient | Per 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 | 298 | |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 23.7 g | 13% |
| Fat | 5.7 g | 20.4 g | |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 11.7 g | 16% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 4.4 g | |
| Fiber | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 1.8 g | |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 699 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 693 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg | 1.65 mcg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | Not listed | Not listed |
USDA FoodData Central, Foundation: "Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
