Mozzarella Cheese vs. Napa Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Napa Cabbage
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
napa cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and napa cabbage:
- Mozzarella cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, napa cabbage contains more niacin and folate.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and napa cabbage has 96% less calories than mozzarella cheese - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to napa cabbage for protein. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for napa cabbage, 30:59:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 59% |
| Fat | 70% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both napa cabbage and mozzarella cheese are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Napa cabbage has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and napa cabbage has less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Napa cabbage has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Napa cabbage has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - napa cabbage has 3.2mg 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 14 times more Vitamin A than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than napa cabbage - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mozzarella cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, napa cabbage contains more niacin and folate. Both mozzarella cheese and napa cabbage contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Napa cabbage has 270% more iron than mozzarella cheese - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Napa cabbage and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Mozzarella Cheese | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 133 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 49 UG |
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 Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does napa cabbage or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and napa cabbage has 100% less calories than mozzarella cheese - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does napa cabbage or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both napa cabbage and mozzarella cheese are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does napa cabbage or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.