Mozzarella Cheese vs. Raw Pork
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Raw Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
raw pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and raw pork:
- Both raw pork and mozzarella cheese are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Raw pork has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Raw pork is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 21% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is lighter in fat and similar to raw pork for protein and carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for raw pork, 26:0:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and raw pork are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork and mozzarella cheese are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 28% more protein than raw pork - raw pork has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raw pork and mozzarella cheese are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has 98% more saturated fat than raw pork - raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Raw pork and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - raw pork has 0.7mg 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 97 times more Vitamin A than raw pork - raw pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than raw pork - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both mozzarella cheese and raw pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.732 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 4.338 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.668 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.383 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Raw pork has 340% more iron than mozzarella cheese - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Raw pork is a great source of potassium and it has 283% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - raw pork has 287mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raw pork per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw pork has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 1.67 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.75 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 Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw pork or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 20% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does raw pork or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.