Mozzarella Cheese vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and lamb:
- Both mozzarella cheese and lamb are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than mozzarella cheese.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and lamb are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 12% more calories than lamb - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to lamb for carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and lamb are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 15% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mozzarella cheese and lamb are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has 92% more saturated fat than lamb - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has 800% more Vitamin D than lamb - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than lamb - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 352% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mozzarella Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.14 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 Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and lamb are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 10% more calories than lamb - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or lamb better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 20% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or lamb contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than lamb - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.