Which is healthier, Mozzarella or Pasta?

Pasta wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Mozzarella has 280 calories and 28g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Mozzarella vs Pasta?

Mozzarella contains 280 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Mozzarella or Pasta?

Mozzarella has more protein with 28g per 100g compared to 5g.

Mozzarella vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Mozzarella 3

6 Pasta

Dairy & Eggs vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Mozzarella	Pasta	Better
Calories	280kcal	131kcal	Pasta
Protein	28g	5g	Mozzarella
Total Fat	17.1g	1.1g	Pasta
Carbohydrates	3.1g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	0g	1.8g	Pasta
Sugar	1g	0.6g	Pasta
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	505mg	7mg	Mozzarella
Iron	0.4mg	0.5mg	Pasta
Potassium	76mg	24mg	Mozzarella

Macronutrient Breakdown

Mozzarella

Protein: 28g Fat: 17.1g Carbs: 3.1g

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.