Mozzarella vs Yogurt

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. Mozzarella has 280 calories while Yogurt has 59 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Yogurt

59 kcal

More Protein

Mozzarella

28g

More Fiber

Mozzarella

0g

Less Sugar

Mozzarella

0.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Mozzarella
280
Yogurt
59
Proteinper 100g
Mozzarella
28g
Yogurt
10g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Mozzarella
3.1g
Yogurt
3.3g
Fatper 100g
Mozzarella
17g
Yogurt
0.4g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientMozzarellaYogurtDifference
Calories280kcal59kcal+221.0kcal
Protein28g10g+18.0g
Carbohydrates3.1g3.3g-0.2g
Fat17g0.4g+16.6g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0.7g2.8g-2.1g
Sodium505mg41mg+464.0mg

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

Yogurt

Per 100g:59 calories
Per cup (150g):89 calories
Per serving (85g):50 calories

Diet Compatibility

Mozzarella

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

Yogurt

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Mozzarella

  • Higher in protein (28g vs 10g)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (3.1g vs 3.3g)
  • Less sugar (0.7g vs 2.8g)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Yogurt

  • Lower in calories (59 vs 280)
  • Lower sodium (41mg vs 505mg)

Common Uses

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