Calorie comparison
Butter vs Mozzarella
Per 100 grams, mozzarella is the lighter choice by 437 calories, while mozzarella delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butter | Mozzarella |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 280 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 28 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 17 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧈 Butter
1 tbsp (14 g)
100 cal
0.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
🧀 Mozzarella
1 oz (28 g)
78 cal
7.8 g protein · 0.9 g carbs · 4.8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butter or mozzarella?
Per 100 g, butter has 717 calories and mozzarella has 280. Mozzarella is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butter or mozzarella?
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; mozzarella has 28 g. Mozzarella wins on protein.
Is butter or mozzarella better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward mozzarella — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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