Mozzarella Cheese vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and banana:
- Banana has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has 11.1 times less sugar than banana.
- Mozzarella cheese has 8.2 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Mozzarella cheese has more beta-carotene than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and banana has 72% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 93% |
| Fat | 70% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has 8.2 times less carbohydrates than banana - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese has 11.1 times less sugar than banana - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than banana - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and banana has 99% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 64 times more Vitamin A than banana - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than banana - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 114 times more calcium than banana - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Mozzarella cheese and banana contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 377% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, mozzarella cheese has more beta-carotene than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and banana has 70% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has 8.2 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does mozzarella cheese or banana contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 114 times more calcium than banana - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.