Mozzarella Cheese vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Chocolate Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream has 62% less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese.
- Chocolate ice cream has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 47% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 50% |
| Fat | 70% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and mozzarella cheese has 96% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 468% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has 129% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chocolate ice cream has 62% less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A. Mozzarella cheese has 67% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 428% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 365% more iron than mozzarella cheese - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 232% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.25 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 Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 50% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 430% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.