Mozzarella Cheese vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Vanilla Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein.
- Vanilla ice cream has 51% less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese.
- Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 54% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 46% |
| Fat | 70% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and mozzarella cheese has 95% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g 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 517% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has 129% more saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Vanilla ice cream has 51% less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A. Mozzarella cheese has 67% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both mozzarella cheese and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 349% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 165% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mozzarella Cheese | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.175 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.275 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 Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 50% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 350% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.