Mozzarella Cheese vs. Figs
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Figs
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
figs
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and figs:
- Fig has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has 6.7 times less carbohydrates than fig.
- Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- 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 Figs (Figs, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and fig has 77% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to figs per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for figs, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 93% |
| Fat | 70% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has 6.7 times less carbohydrates than fig - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less sugar than fig - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than fig - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and fig has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fig has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - fig has 2mg 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 27 times more Vitamin A than fig - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than fig - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and figs contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than fig - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Mozzarella cheese and figs contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 209% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg 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 figs contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 85 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 9 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.144 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.144 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 Figs (Figs, raw) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and fig has 80% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has 6.7 times fewer carbohydrates than fig - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does mozzarella cheese or figs contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than fig - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.