Mozzarella Cheese vs. Cherries
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cherries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
cherries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and cherries:
- Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has 11.6 times less sugar than cherry.
- Mozzarella cheese has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than cherry.
- Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cherry contains more pantothenic acid.
- 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 Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and cherry has 80% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cherries per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for cherries, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 91% |
| Fat | 70% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than cherry - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese has 11.6 times less sugar than cherry - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than cherry - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and cherry has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cherry has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cherry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - cherry has 7mg 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 64 times more Vitamin A than cherry - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than cherry - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cherry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cherry contains more pantothenic acid. Both mozzarella cheese and cherries contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.154 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than cherry - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Mozzarella cheese and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 196% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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 cherries contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 38 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 85 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.027 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 Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and cherry has 80% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has 5.4 times fewer carbohydrates than cherry - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does mozzarella cheese or cherries contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than cherry - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.