Mozzarella Cheese vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and nutritional yeast:
- Both mozzarella cheese and nutritional yeast are high in calories and protein.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese is very similar to mozzarella cheese for calories - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to nutritional yeast per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for nutritional yeast, 41:42:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Nutritional Yeast | |
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| Protein | 27% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 42% |
| Fat | 70% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and mozzarella cheese has 94% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 87% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 94% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Nutritional yeast has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg 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 more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than nutritional yeast - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than nutritional yeast - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 985% more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese is quite similar to mozzarella cheese for calories - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 90% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and mozzarella cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does mozzarella cheese or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than nutritional yeast - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.