Keto Approved
Mozzarella
0.70g net carbs per 1 oz
Mild and stretchy, a 1 oz slice carries just 0.7 g net carbs along with 6.2 g protein and 6.2 g fat, so it slides into your day easily. Shred it over eggs or melt it for a quick snack without nudging your carb count.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
Set your daily net carb limit to see how one serving fits.
One serving uses 3% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Reach for low-moisture part-skim or whole-milk blocks (think Polly-O or Galbani) for melting on a chaffle or fathead pizza crust, and grab fresh mozzarella balls packed in water for caprese with tomato and basil. Pre-shredded bagged cheese is convenient, but it often carries potato starch or cellulose as an anti-caking agent, so shredding from a block keeps things cleaner. Watch breaded mozzarella sticks and string-cheese snacks with flavor coatings, since the breading and any added sugar can quietly push the carbs up.
Is Mozzarella Keto? The Full Answer
Mozzarella contains 0.70g net carbs per 1 oz (0.70g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Mild and stretchy, a 1 oz slice carries just 0.7 g net carbs along with 6.2 g protein and 6.2 g fat, so it slides into your day easily. Shred it over eggs or melt it for a quick snack without nudging your carb count.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 3% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Mozzarella a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
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