Mozzarella Cheese vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Lentils
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
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and lentils:
- Both mozzarella cheese and lentils are high in calories and protein.
- Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has 7.1 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and lentils are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 174% more calories than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to lentils for protein. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 67% |
| Fat | 70% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has 7.1 times less carbohydrates than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and lentils are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 139% more protein than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and lentil has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lentil has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - lentil has 1.5mg 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 more Vitamin A than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 392% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 lentil per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.137 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and lentils are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 170% more calories than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has 7.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does mozzarella cheese or lentils contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than lentil - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does mozzarella cheese or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 390% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.