Mozzarella Cheese vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and carrots:
- Both carrots and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has 74% less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and carrot has 87% less calories than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 41 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 carrots per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 87% |
| Fat | 70% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has 74% less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrots and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g 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 22 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 324% more Vitamin A than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than carrot - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 327% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 320mg 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,
| Mozzarella Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does carrots or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has 70% fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
Does carrots or mozzarella cheese contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.