Cheddar cheese vs Mozzarella, whole milk
Both compared per 100 g. Cheddar cheese has 35% more calories than mozzarella, whole milk (403 kcal vs 299 kcal). They have similar amounts of protein. Cheddar cheese has more sugars than mozzarella, whole milk (0.48 g vs 0 g). Cheddar cheese has 50% more fat than mozzarella, whole milk (33.3 g vs 22.1 g).
The biggest vitamin and mineral differences: Mozzarella, whole milk has more Vitamin B12 (+49% DV), Cheddar cheese has more selenium (+21% DV) and Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin A (+18% DV).
| Per 100 g | Cheddar cheese | Mozzarella, whole milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 kcal | 299 kcal |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 22.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.48 g | 0 g |
| Total fat | 33.3 g | 22.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.9 g | 13.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 79 mg |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 486 mg |
| Water | 36.8 g | 50 g |
| Sodium | 653 mg (28%) | 486 mg (21%) |
| Vitamin A | 337 µg (37%) | 179 µg (20%) |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg (0%) | 0 mg (0%) |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg (3%) | 0.4 µg (2%) |
| Vitamin E | 0.71 mg (5%) | 0.19 mg (1%) |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg (2%) | 2.3 µg (2%) |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.029 mg (2%) | 0.03 mg (3%) |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.43 mg (33%) | 0.28 mg (22%) |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.059 mg (0.4%) | 0.1 mg (0.7%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.41 mg (8%) | 0.14 mg (3%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 mg (4%) | 0.037 mg (2%) |
| Folate (B9) | 27 µg (7%) | 7 µg (2%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 µg (46%) | 2.3 µg (95%) |
| Choline | 16.5 mg (3%) | 15.4 mg (3%) |
| Calcium | 710 mg (55%) | 505 mg (39%) |
| Iron | 0.14 mg (0.8%) | 0.44 mg (2%) |
| Magnesium | 27 mg (6%) | 20 mg (5%) |
| Phosphorus | 455 mg (36%) | 354 mg (28%) |
| Potassium | 76 mg (2%) | 76 mg (2%) |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg (33%) | 2.9 mg (27%) |
| Copper | 0.03 mg (3%) | 0.011 mg (1%) |
| Manganese | 0.027 mg (1%) | 0.03 mg (1%) |
| Selenium | 28.5 µg (52%) | 17 µg (31%) |
Bold: the higher value. Percentages are % Daily Value. Sources: USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy; USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy. "Not reported" means the source has no value, which is not the same as zero.
Cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese contains 403 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) provides about 113 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
Mozzarella, whole milk
Mozzarella, whole milk contains 299 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 85 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).