Mozzarella Cheese vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese:
- Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Parmesan cheese has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 23% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to parmesan cheese for carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 3% |
| Fat | 70% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 66% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has a little more saturated fat (5%) than parmesan cheese by weight - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in Vitamin A. Mozzarella cheese is very similar to mozzarella cheese for Vitamin A - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 106% more calcium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 310% more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg 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 parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 66 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mozzarella Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.297 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.272 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 20% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 70% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 110% more calcium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.