Mozzarella Cheese vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and shrimp:
- Both mozzarella cheese and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and shrimp has 78% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 9% |
| Fat | 70% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and shrimp are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 59% more protein than shrimp - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 98% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and mozzarella cheese are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese has 29% less cholesterol than shrimp - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 265% more Vitamin A than shrimp - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has 800% more Vitamin D than shrimp - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mozzarella cheese and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both mozzarella cheese and shrimp are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 965% more calcium than shrimp - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Mozzarella cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Mozzarella cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.101 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 Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or shrimp better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and shrimp are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 60% more protein than shrimp - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and shrimp are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 970% more calcium than shrimp - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.