Mozzarella cheese vs Mozzarella and tomato
Overall, Mozzarella cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Mozzarella cheese | Mozzarella and tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 286 kcal | 262 kcal |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Protein | 25 g | 12.1 g |
| Additives | 1 | 2 |
| Allergens | Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mozzarella and tomato has 53% less fat (10 g vs 21.4 g).
- Mozzarella and tomato has 59% less saturated fat (5.1 g vs 12.5 g).
- Mozzarella cheese has no sugar, while Mozzarella and tomato has 1.8 g.
- Mozzarella cheese has 76% less salt (1.3 g vs 5.5 g).
- Mozzarella cheese has 52% more protein (25 g vs 12.1 g).
- Mozzarella cheese has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Mozzarella and tomato lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Mozzarella cheese
low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), modified cornstarch added to prevent caking, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)
Mozzarella and tomato
Sourdough Panini Bread (Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, Calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, sourdough (water, fermented wheat flour), durum wheat semolina, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt, wheat flour, malted wheat flour, sunflower oil, flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid)), mozarella cheese (milk) (20%), béchamel sauce (milk, water, single cream (milk), salted butter (butter (milk), salt), wheat flour (Wheat flour, Calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), cornflour, salt, white pepper, ground bay leaf), cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese (milk), potato starch), slow roasted tomato (5%) (slow roasted tomatoes, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic, oregano), basil pesto (medium fat hard cheese (milk), sunflower oil, basil, extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic puree, salt, potato starch, acidity regulator (citric acid), antioxidant (ascorbic acid)).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Mozzarella cheese or Mozzarella and tomato?
Overall, Mozzarella cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Mozzarella and tomato has fewer calories: 262 kcal versus 286 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Mozzarella cheese has less sugar: 0 g versus 1.8 g per 100 g.