Mozzarella cheese
No glycemic index6/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0.7 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 6/10
- About 16.5 g of protein per 100 g
- Energy-dense for a fresh cheese: about 227 kcal per 100 g
Mozzarella cheese has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI The same fresh cheese with about half the fat: about 65 fewer kcal and 8 g less fat per 100 g.
Low fat mozzarella cheese - GL 1 per 100 g A mild fresh cheese for salads and snacks with less than half the calories and far less saturated fat.
Cottage cheese - GL 2 per 100 g A soft Italian fresh cheese for pasta, bakes and salads, with about 30% fewer calories than mozzarella.
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Mozzarella cheese is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp, shredded | 7 g |
| 1 cube (1 inch) | 18 g |
| 1 slice (1 oz) | 28 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g |
| 1 cup, shredded | 112 g |
| 1 ball (125 g) | 125 g |
| 1 cup, diced | 132 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
227
Calories
0.7 g
Carbs
16.5 g
Protein
17.7 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 227 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.7 g |
| Natural | 0.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 16.5 g |
| Fat | 17.7 g |
| Saturated | 11.51 g |
| Unsaturated | 6.2 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
60%
Moderate
Why this score?
- About 16.5 g of protein per 100 g
- Almost no carbohydrate: glycemic load 0
- Rich in calcium: about 600 mg per 100 g
- Energy-dense for a fresh cheese: about 227 kcal per 100 g
- High in saturated fat: about 12 g per 100 g
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Allergens
Contains: milk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0.7 g per 100 g).
Is Mozzarella cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Mozzarella cheese contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
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