Mozzarella Cheese vs. Carrots

Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Carrots


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mozzarella cheese versus carrots (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and carrots:

  • Both carrots and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A.
  • Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
  • Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Mozzarella cheese has 74% less carbohydrates than carrot.
  • Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mozzarella cheese and carrots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and carrot has 87% less calories than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mozzarella Cheese Carrots
Protein 27% 8%
Carbohydrates 3% 88%
Fat 70% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Mozzarella cheese has 74% less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Carrots and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.

Protein

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Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Carrot has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Carrot has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Both carrots and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 324% more Vitamin A than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than carrot - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Carrots and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Carrots and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.

Mozzarella Cheese Carrots
Thiamin 0.016 MG 0.066 MG
Riboflavin 0.27 MG 0.058 MG
Niacin 0.094 MG 0.983 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.071 MG 0.273 MG
Vitamin B6 0.062 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 8 UG 19 UG
Vitamin B12 0.73 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.

iron

Carrots and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.

potassium

Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 327% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg 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,

Mozzarella Cheese Carrots
beta-carotene 63 UG 8285 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 3477 UG
lycopene ~ 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 256 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.

Mozzarella Cheese Carrots
alpha linoleic acid 0.212 G 0.002 G
Total 0.212 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.

Mozzarella Cheese Carrots
linoleic acid 0.566 G 0.1 G
Total 0.566 G 0.1 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 Carrots .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does carrots or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.

Does carrots or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has 70% fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.

Does carrots or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.

Does carrots or mozzarella cheese contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.