Mozzarella vs Cheese

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), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0.7g vs 0.7g), 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

Mozzarella

0g

Less Sugar

Mozzarella

0.7g

Visual Comparison

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

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientMozzarellaCheeseDifference
Calories280kcal✓402kcal-122.0kcal
Protein28g✓23g+5.0g
Carbohydrates3.1g✓3.4g-0.3g
Fat17g✓33g-16.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0.7g0.7g0.0g
Sodium505mg✓714mg-209.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Mozzarella

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

Cheese

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

Diet Compatibility

Mozzarella

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

Cheese

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

When to Choose Mozzarella

  • ✓Lower in calories (280 vs 402)
  • ✓Higher in protein (28g vs 23g)
  • ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • ✓Lower in carbs (3.1g vs 3.4g)
  • ✓Less sugar (0.7g vs 0.7g)
  • ✓Lower sodium (505mg vs 714mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Cheese

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