Mozzarella Cheese vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and red bell pepper has 92% less calories than mozzarella cheese - red bell pepper has 26 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 red bell pepper per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 79% |
| Fat | 70% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Red bell pepper and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g 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 20 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and red bell pepper has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both red bell pepper and mozzarella cheese are high in Vitamin A. Mozzarella cheese has 25% more Vitamin A than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 81 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 181% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - red bell pepper has 211mg 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 | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.1 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than mozzarella cheese - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does red bell pepper or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 81 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.