Mozzarella Cheese vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and sausage:
- Both mozzarella cheese and sausage are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sausage has more dpa than mozzarella cheese.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and sausage are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese is very similar to mozzarella cheese for calories - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to sausage for carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 2% |
| Fat | 70% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and sausage are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and sausage are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 17% more protein than sausage - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mozzarella cheese and sausage are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has 72% more saturated fat than sausage - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and mozzarella cheese are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 18 times more Vitamin A than sausage - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has 128% more Vitamin D than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both mozzarella cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than sausage - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 525% more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 352% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sausage has more DPA than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams. Both mozzarella cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mozzarella Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 4.302 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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and sausage are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese is quite similar to mozzarella cheese for calories - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or sausage contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than sausage - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.