Cheese vs Mozzarella

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Mozzarella is generally healthier

Mozzarella comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (280 vs 402), more protein (28g vs 23g), less sodium (505mg vs 714mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Mozzarella

280 kcal

More Protein

Mozzarella

28g

More Fiber

Cheese

0g

Less Sugar

Cheese

0.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cheese
402
Mozzarella
280
Proteinper 100g
Cheese
23g
Mozzarella
28g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cheese
3.4g
Mozzarella
3.1g
Fatper 100g
Cheese
33g
Mozzarella
17g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCheeseMozzarellaDifference
Calories402kcal280kcal✓+122.0kcal
Protein23g28g✓-5.0g
Carbohydrates3.4g3.1g✓+0.3g
Fat33g17g✓+16.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0.7g0.7g0.0g
Sodium714mg505mg✓+209.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Cheese

Per 100g:402 calories
Per cup (150g):603 calories
Per serving (85g):342 calories

Mozzarella

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

Diet Compatibility

Cheese

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

Mozzarella

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

When to Choose Cheese

  • ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • ✓Less sugar (0.7g vs 0.7g)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Mozzarella

  • ✓Lower in calories (280 vs 402)
  • ✓Higher in protein (28g vs 23g)
  • ✓Lower in carbs (3.1g vs 3.4g)
  • ✓Lower sodium (505mg vs 714mg)

Common Uses

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