Mozzarella Cheese vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Chicken
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
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and chicken:
- Both mozzarella cheese and chicken are high in calories and protein.
- Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chicken 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 Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and chicken are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 68% more calories than chicken - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chicken for carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and chicken are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has a little more protein (8%) than mozzarella cheese by weight - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and chicken has 80% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and mozzarella cheese are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese and chicken contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken has 107mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than chicken - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both mozzarella cheese and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 70 times more calcium than chicken - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 365% more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 803% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken per 100 grams, however, chicken contains more dha and dpa than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.838 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 Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and chicken are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 70% more calories than chicken - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or chicken better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has a little more protein ( 10%) than mozzarella cheese by weight - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or chicken contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 70 times more calcium than chicken - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or chicken contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 800% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.