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Shredded cheese calories

Shredded cheese, mozzarella, low-moisture part-skim
261kcal
1 cup · 86 g, mozzarella, low-moisture part-skim
31%protein
20 gProtein
7 gCarbs
17 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Mozzarella, low-moisture part-skim · per 86 g
Calories261 kcal
Protein20 g
Carbohydrate6.9 g
Fat17 g
Saturated fat9.9 g
Cholesterol56 mg
Sodium587 mg
Potassium113 mg
Iron0.2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food composition database, and from manufacturer labels where a branded product is named. Last verified September 2026. How we verify our data →

Most popular shredded cheese brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
#  Productkcal / 100 g
1Great Value Finely Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack1/3 cup · 28 g393 kcal
2Great Value Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese1/4 cup · 28 g393 kcal
3Great Value Mozzarella Low-Moisture Part-Skim Shredded Cheese1/4 cup · 28 g286 kcal
4Great Value Provolone & Mozzarella Blend Finely Shredded Cheese1/3 cup · 28 g321 kcal
5Bella Rosa Parmesan Shredded Cheese1 tbsp · 5 g400 kcal
6Great Value Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese1/4 cup · 28 g393 kcal

Bagged cheddar, colby jack and parmesan blends are firmer, drier cheeses, so their labels read near 393 calories per 100 g against 304 for part-skim mozzarella.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.

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Shredded cheese FAQs
How many calories are in shredded cheese?

One cup of shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella is 261 calories, and a 1 oz serving (28 g) is 85 calories. Per 100 g it is 304 calories.

Is shredded cheese good for weight loss?

A 1 oz serving is 85 calories with 6.6 g protein and 5.5 g fat, while a full cup is 261 calories with 20.3 g protein and 17 g fat.

Which has more calories, shredded parmesan or shredded mozzarella?

Shredded parmesan is 415 calories per 100 g against 304 for low-moisture part-skim mozzarella. A tablespoon of shredded parmesan (5 g) is 21 calories.

How much protein is in shredded cheese?

Shredded part-skim mozzarella has 23.6 g protein per 100 g, so a 1 oz serving has 6.6 g and a cup has 20.3 g. Shredded parmesan has 37.9 g per 100 g.