Which is healthier, Mozzarella or Pesto?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Mozzarella has 280 calories and 28g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Mozzarella vs Pesto?

Mozzarella contains 280 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Mozzarella or Pesto?

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

Mozzarella vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Mozzarella 5

5 Pesto

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Mozzarella	Pesto	Better
Calories	280kcal	387kcal	Mozzarella
Protein	28g	5g	Mozzarella
Total Fat	17.1g	37g	Mozzarella
Carbohydrates	3.1g	7g	Pesto
Fiber	0g	1.5g	Pesto
Sugar	1g	1.3g	Mozzarella
Vitamin C	0mg	4mg	Pesto
Calcium	505mg	200mg	Mozzarella
Iron	0.4mg	2mg	Pesto
Potassium	76mg	155mg	Pesto

Macronutrient Breakdown

Mozzarella

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

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

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.