Blue Cheese vs. Mozzarella Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
mozzarella cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and mozzarella cheese:
- Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Blue cheese has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Blue cheese is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 11% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is similar to mozzarella cheese for protein, carbs and fat. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for mozzarella cheese, 27:3:70 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 3% |
| Fat | 73% | 70% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese is very similar to blue cheese for protein - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are high in saturated fat. Blue cheese has 20% more saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mozzarella cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are high in Vitamin A. Mozzarella cheese is very similar to mozzarella cheese for Vitamin A - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both blue cheese and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Blue Cheese | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.016 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | 0.73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has a little more calcium (9%) than blue cheese by weight - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Mozzarella cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Blue cheese is a great source of potassium and it has 241% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both blue cheese and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blue Cheese | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 63 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both blue cheese and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Blue Cheese | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blue cheese and mozzarella cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blue Cheese | Mozzarella Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.566 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.566 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: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 10% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and blue cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has a little more calcium ( 10%) than blue cheese by weight - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.