Cheddar cheese vs mozzarella: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cheddar cheese scores 15/100 and mozzarella 16/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cheddar cheese
403 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice (1 oz): 28 g
Mozzarella
299 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz: 28 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMozzarella403 vs 299 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even23 vs 22 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.5 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even76 vs 76 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMozzarella19 vs 14 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cheddar cheese, 100 g | Mozzarella, 100 g | Cheddar cheese, 28 g | Mozzarella, 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 kcal | 299 kcal | 113 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 22 g | 6.4 g | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g | 2.4 g | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 33 g | 22 g | 9.3 g | 6.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 14 g | 5.3 g | 3.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 337 µg | 179 µg | 94 µg | 50 µg |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 76 mg | 21 mg | 21 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.4 mg | <0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 505 mg | 199 mg | 141 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 20 mg | 7.6 mg | 5.6 mg |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 486 mg | 183 mg | 136 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.