Parmesan vs Mozzarella
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Mozzarella is generally healthier
Mozzarella comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (280 vs 431), less sodium (505mg vs 1529mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Mozzarella
280 kcal
More Protein
Parmesan
38g
More Fiber
Parmesan
0g
Less Sugar
Parmesan
0.7g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Parmesan
431
Mozzarella
280
Proteinper 100g
Parmesan
38g
Mozzarella
28g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Parmesan
4.1g
Mozzarella
3.1g
Fatper 100g
Parmesan
29g
Mozzarella
17g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Parmesan | Mozzarella | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 431kcal | 280kcal✓ | +151.0kcal |
| Protein | 38g✓ | 28g | +10.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1g | 3.1g✓ | +1.0g |
| Fat | 29g | 17g✓ | +12.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 0.7g | 0.7g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 505mg✓ | +1024.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Parmesan
Per 100g:431 calories
Per cup (150g):647 calories
Per serving (85g):366 calories
Mozzarella
Per 100g:280 calories
Per cup (150g):420 calories
Per serving (85g):238 calories
Diet Compatibility
Parmesan
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian
Mozzarella
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian
When to Choose Parmesan
- ✓Higher in protein (38g vs 28g)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.7g vs 0.7g)
Common Uses
BreakfastSnacksCooking ingredientPost-workout
When to Choose Mozzarella
- ✓Lower in calories (280 vs 431)
- ✓Lower in carbs (3.1g vs 4.1g)
- ✓Lower sodium (505mg vs 1529mg)
Common Uses
BreakfastSnacksCooking ingredientPost-workout
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