Mozzarella Cheese vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Pork
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
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and pork:
- Both pork and mozzarella cheese are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has a little more calories (7%) than pork by weight - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to pork for carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and pork are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pork and mozzarella cheese are high in protein. Pork has 19% more protein than mozzarella cheese - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pork and mozzarella cheese are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has 102% more saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pork and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - pork has 0.7mg 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 97 times more Vitamin A than pork - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both mozzarella cheese and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 545% more iron than mozzarella cheese - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 383% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has a little more calories ( 10%) than pork by weight - pork has 297 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Is pork or mozzarella cheese better for protein?
Both pork and mozzarella cheese are high in protein. Pork has 20% more protein than mozzarella cheese - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Does pork or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
Does pork or mozzarella cheese contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.