English Muffin vs. Mozzarella Cheese
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Mozzarella Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
mozzarella cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and mozzarella cheese:
- Both mozzarella cheese and english muffin are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- English muffin has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- English muffin is a great source of iron.
- English muffin is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Mozzarella cheese has more beta-carotene than english muffin, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and english muffin are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 43% more calories than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to mozzarella cheese per calorie. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for mozzarella cheese, 27:3:70 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 3% |
| Fat | 8% | 70% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and mozzarella cheese has 94% less carbohydrates than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
English muffin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and english muffin contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and english muffin are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 148% more protein than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and english muffin has 98% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
English muffin has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both english muffin and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| English Muffin | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.016 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both mozzarella cheese and english muffin are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 223% more calcium than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
English muffin has 148% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg 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 english muffin per 100 grams, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 63 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both english muffin and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| English Muffin | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.566 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 G | 0.566 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: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and english muffin are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 40% more calories than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and mozzarella cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does mozzarella cheese or english muffin contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and english muffin are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 220% more calcium than english muffin - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.