Mozzarella Cheese vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Chicken Breast
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 breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and chicken breast:
- Both mozzarella cheese and chicken breast are high in calories and protein.
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast is a great 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 Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and chicken breast are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 93% more calories than chicken breast - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to chicken breast for carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 44% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and chicken breast has 94% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese and chicken breast contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 31 times more Vitamin A than chicken breast - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and chicken breast contain significant amounts of folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than chicken breast - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 420% more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken breast is a great source of potassium and it has 241% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken breast per 100 grams, however, chicken breast contains more dha than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and chicken breast contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.65 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 Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and chicken breast are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 90% more calories than chicken breast - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or chicken breast better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 40% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or chicken breast contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than chicken breast - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.