Mozzarella Cheese vs. Skim Milk

Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Skim Milk


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mozzarella cheese versus skim milk (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and skim milk:

  • Both mozzarella cheese and skim milk are high in calcium.
  • Mozzarella cheese has 4 times less sugar than skim milk.
  • Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
  • Skim milk has 43.5 times less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese.
  • Skim milk has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mozzarella cheese and skim milk is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and skim milk has 89% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to skim milk per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for skim milk, 39:58:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mozzarella Cheese Skim Milk
Protein 27% 39%
Carbohydrates 3% 58%
Fat 70% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both mozzarella cheese and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Mozzarella cheese has 4 times less sugar than skim milk - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 541% more protein than skim milk - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and skim milk has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Skim milk has 43.5 times less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 223% more Vitamin A than skim milk - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Skim milk has 161% more Vitamin D than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Mozzarella cheese and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mozzarella cheese and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Skim milk has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both mozzarella cheese and skim milk contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.

Mozzarella Cheese Skim Milk
Thiamin 0.016 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.27 MG 0.182 MG
Niacin 0.094 MG 0.094 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.071 MG 0.357 MG
Vitamin B6 0.062 MG 0.037 MG
Folate 8 UG 5 UG
Vitamin B12 0.73 UG 0.5 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both mozzarella cheese and skim milk are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 371% more calcium than skim milk - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.

iron

Mozzarella cheese and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Skim milk has 108% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.

Mozzarella Cheese Skim Milk
alpha linoleic acid 0.212 G 0.001 G
Total 0.212 G 0.001 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.

Mozzarella Cheese Skim Milk
linoleic acid 0.566 G 0.002 G
Total 0.566 G 0.002 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mozzarella Cheese or Skim Milk .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) .

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FAQ

Does mozzarella cheese or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and skim milk has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.

Is mozzarella cheese or skim milk better for protein?
Mozzarella cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 540% more protein than skim milk - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.

Does mozzarella cheese or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mozzarella cheese and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.

Does mozzarella cheese or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and skim milk are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 370% more calcium than skim milk - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.