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
| Nutrient | Butter | Mozzarella | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717kcal | 280kcal✓ | +437.0kcal |
| Protein | 0.9g | 28g✓ | -27.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g✓ | 3.1g | -3.0g |
| Fat | 81g | 17g✓ | +64.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 0.1g✓ | 0.7g | -0.6g |
| Sodium | 11mg✓ | 505mg | -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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