Mozzarella Cheese vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cooked Turkey
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
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and turkey:
- Both mozzarella cheese and turkey are high in calories and protein.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Turkey has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Turkey is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and turkey are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 68% more calories than turkey - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to turkey for carbs. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and turkey are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 32% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and turkey has 86% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and mozzarella cheese are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and turkey has 109mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than turkey - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both mozzarella cheese and turkey contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than turkey - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Turkey has 445% more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Turkey is a great source of potassium and it has 219% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and turkey contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mozzarella Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 1.873 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.883 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mozzarella Cheese or Turkey .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and turkey are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 70% more calories than turkey - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or turkey better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 30% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or turkey contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than turkey - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.