Cheddar cheese vs Mozzarella: nutrition compared
Cheddar cheese has over 2× the vitamin A, 2.0× the selenium, 1.5× the riboflavin of Mozzarella per 100 g. Mozzarella is lower in calories (254 vs 403 kcal per 100 g).
% Daily Value per serving
Nutrient by nutrient
Per serving: Cheddar cheese 1 oz (28 g), Mozzarella 1 oz (28 g). Per 100 g columns compare equal weights. The highlighted cell has the higher amount when the gap is at least 15%.
| Nutrient | Cheddar cheese / serving | Mozzarella / serving | Cheddar cheese / 100 g | Mozzarella / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 114 5.7% | 72 3.6% | 403 | 254 |
| Protein (g) | 6.6 13% | 6.9 14% | 23.3 | 24.3 |
| Total fat (g) | 9.6 12% | 4.5 5.8% | 34 | 15.9 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 5.4 27% | 2.9 14% | 19.2 | 10.1 |
| Monounsaturated fat (g) | 2.1 | 1.3 | 7.4 | 4.5 |
| Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA) (g) | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 28 9.4% | 18 6% | 100 | 64 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 0.7 0.3% | 0.8 0.3% | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Sugars (g) | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Calcium (mg) | 200 15% | 222 17% | 707 | 782 |
| Iron (mg) | 0 0.3% | 0.1 0.3% | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 8 1.8% | 7 1.6% | 27 | 23 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 130 10% | 131 11% | 458 | 463 |
| Potassium (mg) | 22 0.5% | 24 0.5% | 77 | 84 |
| Sodium (mg) | 185 8.1% | 175 7.6% | 654 | 619 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1 9.5% | 0.8 7.1% | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.01 1% | 0.01 0.8% | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Manganese (mg) | 0.01 0.3% | 0 0.1% | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Selenium (µg) | 8 15% | 4.1 7.4% | 28.3 | 14.4 |
| Vitamin A (RAE) (µg) | 90 10% | 36 4% | 316 | 127 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0.17 0.9% | 0.09 0.4% | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.21 1.4% | 0.04 0.3% | 0.75 | 0.14 |
| Vitamin K (µg) | 0.7 0.6% | 0.5 0.4% | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Thiamin (B1) (mg) | 0.01 0.7% | 0.01 0.4% | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Riboflavin (B2) (mg) | 0.13 9.6% | 0.09 6.6% | 0.44 | 0.3 |
| Niacin (B3) (mg) | 0 0.1% | 0 0.2% | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.02 1.2% | 0.02 1.2% | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Folate (DFE) (µg) | 6 1.5% | 3 0.6% | 21 | 9 |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.3 13% | 0.23 9.7% | 1.06 | 0.82 |
| Choline (mg) | 5 0.9% | 4 0.8% | 16 | 15 |
Highlighting marks the higher value; for calories, saturated fat, sugars, sodium and cholesterol "higher" is not better. Sources: USDA FoodData Central #173414 and #170847.
Frequently asked questions
Which is healthier, Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella?
Cheddar cheese has over 2× the vitamin A, 2.0× the selenium, 1.5× the riboflavin of Mozzarella per 100 g. Mozzarella is lower in calories (254 vs 403 kcal per 100 g). By nutrient density (NRF9.3 per 100 kcal) Cheddar cheese scores 6 and Mozzarella scores 21. Which is 'healthier' depends on what you need more of.
Which has more protein, Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella?
Mozzarella: 23.3 g per 100 g for Cheddar cheese vs 24.3 g for Mozzarella (6.6 vs 6.9 g per serving).
Which has fewer calories, Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella?
Mozzarella: 403 kcal per 100 g for Cheddar cheese vs 254 kcal for Mozzarella (114 vs 72 kcal per serving).
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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.