Mozzarella Cheese vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and cabbage:
- Cabbage has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than mozzarella cheese.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- 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 Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and cabbage has 92% less calories than mozzarella cheese - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for cabbage, 18:79:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 79% |
| Fat | 70% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cabbage and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and cabbage has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cabbage has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - cabbage has 36.6mg 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 38 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than cabbage - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than mozzarella cheese - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and cabbage contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage has 127% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg 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, both mozzarella cheese and cabbage contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mozzarella Cheese or Cabbage .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cabbage or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and cabbage has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does cabbage or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.