Mozzarella Cheese vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and pineapple:
- Mozzarella cheese has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Mozzarella cheese has 8.7 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and pineapple has 84% less calories than mozzarella cheese - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 94% |
| Fat | 70% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese has 8.7 times less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 39 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and pineapple has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pineapple has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - pineapple has 47.8mg 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 64 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than pineapple - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and pineapple contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg 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 pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 35 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.023 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than mozzarella cheese - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does pineapple or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has 4.3 times fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.