Mozzarella Cheese vs. Filet O Fish
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Filet O Fish
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
filet o fish
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and filet o fish:
- Both filet o fish and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Filet o fish has 64% less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese.
- Filet o fish has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Filet o fish is a great source of potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both filet o fish and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 13% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 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 filet o fish per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for filet o fish, 16:37:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 37% |
| Fat | 70% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Filet o fish has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Filet o fish and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both filet o fish and mozzarella cheese are high in protein. Mozzarella cheese has 92% more protein than filet o fish - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and filet o fish has 82% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and mozzarella cheese are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Filet o fish has 64% less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg 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 more Vitamin A than filet o fish - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than filet o fish - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Filet o fish has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both mozzarella cheese and filet o fish contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.211 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 2.22 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 8 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 1.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 379% more calcium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish has 680% more iron than mozzarella cheese - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Filet o fish is a great source of potassium and it has 193% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.639 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.061 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.03 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.735 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 5.187 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 5.193 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 Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both filet o fish and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Mozzarella cheese has 10% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does filet o fish or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mozzarella cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 380% more calcium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.