Mozzarella Cheese vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Trout
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
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and trout:
- Both mozzarella cheese and trout are high in calories and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more dha, epa and dpa than mozzarella cheese.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Trout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Trout is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and trout are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 55% more calories than trout - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to trout for carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and trout are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and trout contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and trout are high in protein. Trout has 13% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and trout has 86% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese and trout contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - trout has 3.4mg 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 126% more Vitamin A than trout - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and trout has 87ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than trout - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 14 times more Vitamin E than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Trout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both mozzarella cheese and trout contain significant amounts of folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than trout - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Mozzarella cheese and trout contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Trout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 517% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more DHA, EPA and DPA than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams. Both mozzarella cheese and trout contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mozzarella Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.268 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.631 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.265 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.111 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 1.275 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, trout has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 1.929 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.053 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.982 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 Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and trout are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 60% more calories than trout - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or trout better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and trout are high in protein. Trout has 10% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or trout contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than trout - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or trout contain more potassium?
Trout is a rich source of potassium and it has 520% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.