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Mozzarella vs Cheddar cheese: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 35% more calories in cheddar cheese than in mozzarella. Per 100 g: mozzarella ≈299 calories, cheddar cheese ≈403. In a typical portion, 1 cup, shredded of mozzarella is about 335 calories and 1 cup, diced of cheddar cheese about 532.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Mozzarella | Cheddar cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | 403 kcal |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 22.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 3.4 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 22.1 g | 33.3 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella | 1 cup, shredded | 112 g | 335 | 24.8 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 cup, diced | 132 g | 532 | 30.2 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 7.4 g of protein in mozzarella, about 5.7 g in cheddar cheese.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Mozzarella.
- More protein per calorie: Mozzarella.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Mozzarella (FDC 170845), Cheddar cheese (FDC 173414).
Full nutrition pages: Mozzarella · Cheddar cheese