Mozzarella Cheese vs. Parmesan Cheese

Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese


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

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

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

  • Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
  • Parmesan cheese has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese 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 Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 23% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.

Mozzarella Cheese Parmesan Cheese
Protein 27% 37%
Carbohydrates 3% 3%
Fat 70% 59%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are low in carbohydrates - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.

Protein

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Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 66% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in saturated fat. Mozzarella cheese has a little more saturated fat (5%) than parmesan cheese by weight - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan 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 parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Parmesan cheese has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.

Mozzarella Cheese Parmesan Cheese
Thiamin 0.016 MG 0.039 MG
Riboflavin 0.27 MG 0.332 MG
Niacin 0.094 MG 0.271 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.071 MG 0.453 MG
Vitamin B6 0.062 MG 0.091 MG
Folate 8 UG 7 UG
Vitamin B12 0.73 UG 1.2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 106% more calcium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.

iron

Parmesan cheese has 310% more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.

potassium

Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg 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 mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Mozzarella Cheese Parmesan Cheese
beta-carotene 63 UG 66 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Mozzarella Cheese Parmesan Cheese
alpha linoleic acid 0.212 G 0.297 G
Total 0.212 G 0.297 G

omega 6s

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

Mozzarella Cheese Parmesan Cheese
linoleic acid 0.566 G 0.272 G
Total 0.566 G 0.272 G



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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 Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .

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FAQ

Does mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 20% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.

Is mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 70% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.

Does mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 110% more calcium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.