Mayonnaise vs. Mozzarella Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Mozzarella Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
mozzarella cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and mozzarella cheese:
- Both mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Mayonnaise has 53% less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mayonnaise contains more pantothenic acid.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) 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 mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 114% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to mozzarella cheese for carbs. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for mozzarella cheese, 27:3:70 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 99% | 70% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than mayonnaise - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has 33% more saturated fat than mayonnaise - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and mozzarella cheese are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mayonnaise has 53% less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 14 times more Vitamin E than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 64 times more Vitamin K than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mayonnaise contains more pantothenic acid. Both mayonnaise and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Mayonnaise | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.016 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.094 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | 0.73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 70 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Mozzarella cheese has 275% more potassium than mayonnaise - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg 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,
| Mayonnaise | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 63 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.212 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.566 G |
| Total | 39.271 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: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 110% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or mayonnaise contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 70 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.