Cream Cheese 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. Cream Cheese has 342 calories while Mozzarella has 280 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Mozzarella

280 kcal

More Protein

Mozzarella

28g

More Fiber

Cream Cheese

0g

Less Sugar

Cream Cheese

0.4g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cream Cheese
342
Mozzarella
280
Proteinper 100g
Cream Cheese
5.9g
Mozzarella
28g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cream Cheese
4.1g
Mozzarella
3.1g
Fatper 100g
Cream Cheese
34g
Mozzarella
17g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCream CheeseMozzarellaDifference
Calories342kcal280kcal+62.0kcal
Protein5.9g28g-22.1g
Carbohydrates4.1g3.1g+1.0g
Fat34g17g+17.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0.4g0.7g-0.3g
Sodium321mg505mg-184.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Cream Cheese

Per 100g:342 calories
Per cup (150g):513 calories
Per serving (85g):291 calories

Mozzarella

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

Diet Compatibility

Cream Cheese

KetoLow-CarbVegetarian

Mozzarella

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

When to Choose Cream Cheese

  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Less sugar (0.4g vs 0.7g)
  • Lower sodium (321mg vs 505mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Mozzarella

  • Lower in calories (280 vs 342)
  • Higher in protein (28g vs 5.9g)
  • Lower in carbs (3.1g vs 4.1g)

Common Uses

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