Mozzarella Cheese vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and strawberries:
- Mozzarella cheese has more beta-carotene than strawberry, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese.
- Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - strawberry has 32 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 strawberries per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 85% |
| Fat | 70% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Strawberries and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 196 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than strawberry - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both mozzarella cheese and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberry has 104% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - strawberry has 153mg 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 has more beta-carotene than strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does strawberries or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.