Fried Egg vs. Mozzarella Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Mozzarella Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
mozzarella cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and mozzarella cheese:
- Both mozzarella cheese and fried egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more dha than mozzarella cheese.
- Fried egg has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Fried egg has signficantly more iron than mozzarella cheese.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and fried egg are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 62% more calories than fried egg - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is similar to mozzarella cheese for protein, carbs and fat. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for mozzarella cheese, 27:3:70 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 3% |
| Fat | 70% | 70% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and fried egg are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and fried egg contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and fried egg are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 59% more protein than fried egg - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and fried egg has 72% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fried egg and mozzarella cheese are low in trans fat - fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and mozzarella cheese has 78% less cholesterol than fried egg - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both mozzarella cheese and fried egg are high in Vitamin A. Fried egg has 11% more Vitamin A than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 389% more Vitamin D than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fried egg has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both fried egg and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Fried Egg | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.016 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | 0.73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both mozzarella cheese and fried egg are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 827% more calcium than fried egg - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has signficantly more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Fried egg has 103% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg 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 fried egg and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Fried Egg | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 63 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 543 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more DHA than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams. Both fried egg and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Fried Egg | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.212 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried egg has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 0.566 G |
| Total | 2.8 G | 0.566 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: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and fried egg are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 60% more calories than fried egg - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or fried egg contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and fried egg are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 830% more calcium than fried egg - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.