Mozzarella Cheese vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and mushroom:
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and mushroom has 93% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 47% |
| Fat | 70% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mozzarella cheese and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 599% more protein than mushroom - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - mushroom has 2.1mg 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 mushroom - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mozzarella cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 190 times more calcium than mushroom - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mozzarella cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 324% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.16 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 Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is mozzarella cheese or mushroom better for protein?
Mozzarella cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 600% more protein than mushroom - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does mozzarella cheese or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mozzarella cheese and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does mozzarella cheese or mushroom contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 190 times more calcium than mushroom - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.