Mozzarella Cheese vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 43.5 times less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese.
- Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 102% more calories than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to bittersweet chocolate for fat. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 18% |
| Fat | 70% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 51% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 107% more saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 43.5 times less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 469% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 86 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg 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 has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mozzarella Cheese | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.988 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 100% more calories than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 470% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or mozzarella cheese contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 86 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or mozzarella cheese contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than mozzarella cheese - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.