Butter vs Mozzarella

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Butter has 717 calories while Mozzarella has 280 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Mozzarella

280 kcal

More Protein

Mozzarella

28g

More Fiber

Butter

0g

Less Sugar

Butter

0.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Butter
717
Mozzarella
280
Proteinper 100g
Butter
0.9g
Mozzarella
28g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Butter
0.1g
Mozzarella
3.1g
Fatper 100g
Butter
81g
Mozzarella
17g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientButterMozzarellaDifference
Calories717kcal280kcal+437.0kcal
Protein0.9g28g-27.1g
Carbohydrates0.1g3.1g-3.0g
Fat81g17g+64.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0.1g0.7g-0.6g
Sodium11mg505mg-494.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Butter

Per 100g:717 calories
Per cup (150g):1076 calories
Per serving (85g):609 calories

Mozzarella

Per 100g:280 calories
Per cup (150g):420 calories
Per serving (85g):238 calories

Diet Compatibility

Butter

KetoLow-CarbVegetarianLow-Sodium

Mozzarella

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

When to Choose Butter

  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (0.1g vs 3.1g)
  • Less sugar (0.1g vs 0.7g)
  • Lower sodium (11mg vs 505mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Mozzarella

  • Lower in calories (280 vs 717)
  • Higher in protein (28g vs 0.9g)

Common Uses

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