Mozzarella Cheese vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Chickpeas
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
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and chickpeas:
- Both mozzarella cheese and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Chickpea is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and chickpeas are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 94% more calories than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chickpeas per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 65% |
| Fat | 70% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and chickpeas are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 144% more protein than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and chickpea has 98% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chickpea has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chickpea has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - chickpea has 1.3mg 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 196 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 172 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both mozzarella cheese and chickpeas are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 10 times more calcium than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 288% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chickpea per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.043 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.043 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and chickpeas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 1.113 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.113 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 Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and chickpeas are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 90% more calories than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does mozzarella cheese or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and chickpeas are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 10 times more calcium than chickpea - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.