Mozzarella Cheese vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and peanuts:
- Both mozzarella cheese and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Mozzarella cheese has 7.6 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 85% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to peanuts for fat. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for peanuts, 16:13:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 13% |
| Fat | 70% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has 7.6 times less carbohydrates than peanut - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 13% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mozzarella cheese and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has 101% more saturated fat than peanut - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and mozzarella cheese are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than peanut - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 22 times more Vitamin E than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and peanuts contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both mozzarella cheese and peanuts are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 891% more calcium than peanut - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 690% more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 745% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 9.719 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 Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 90% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and peanuts are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 890% more calcium than peanut - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 750% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.