Mozzarella Cheese vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and plums:
- Mozzarella cheese has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than plum.
- Mozzarella cheese has 8.8 times less sugar than plum.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Plum has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and plum has 86% less calories than mozzarella cheese - plum has 46 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 plums per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 89% |
| Fat | 70% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than plum - plum has 11.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Plum has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese has 8.8 times less sugar than plum - plum 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 29 times more protein than plum - plum has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and plum has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - plum has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Plum has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - plum has 9.5mg 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 10 times more Vitamin A than plum - plum has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than plum - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Plums and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Plums and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Plum has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and plums contain significant amounts of folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 94 times more calcium than plum - plum has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Plums and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - plum has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Plum has 109% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - plum has 157mg 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,
| Mozzarella Cheese | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 190 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 73 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than plum per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.044 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 Plums (Plums, raw) .
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FAQ
Does plums or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and plum has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - plum has 46 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does plums or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than plum - plum has 11.4g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does plums or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 94 times more calcium than plum - plum has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.