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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mozzarella cheese and strawberries 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, 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 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, 8:85:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mozzarella Cheese Strawberries
Protein 27% 8%
Carbohydrates 3% 85%
Fat 70% 7%
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

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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 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 Strawberries .

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.