Head-to-head comparison

Cheddar Cheese vs Mozzarella (part-skim): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Cheddar Cheese and Mozzarella (part-skim) solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Cheddar Cheese

24.9gprotein / 100g

403 cal · 33.1g fat · $$ · Quality 0.92

Mozzarella (part-skim)

24.3gprotein / 100g

254 cal · 15.9g fat · $$ · Quality 0.92

Cheddar Cheese carries 0.6g more protein per 100g than Mozzarella (part-skim) (24.9g vs 24.3g) — a real but modest edge.

Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.

Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.

Verdict

These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Cheddar Cheese or Mozzarella (part-skim) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gCheddar CheeseMozzarella (part-skim)
Protein24.9g24.3g
Calories403254
Fat33.1g15.9g
Carbs1.3g2.8g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.920.92
Relative cost$$$$
Prep time0 min0 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, cheddar cheese or mozzarella (part-skim)?

Cheddar Cheese has 24.9g of protein per 100g compared to Mozzarella (part-skim)'s 24.3g.

Which is lower in calories?

Mozzarella (part-skim) is lower in calories per 100g, at 254 vs the other's 403.