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Blue cheese vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Blue cheese and Mozzarella

  • Blue cheese has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella has more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 8 times less Vitamin B3 than Blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 1.016mg of Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella contains 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mozzarella is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Potassium +169.5%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +38.4%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Equal in Selenium - 15.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Potassium +169.5%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +38.4%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Equal in Selenium - 15.7

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Other +112.9%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Water +17.7%
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Other +112.9%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue cheese Mozzarella
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 21.4g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 28.74g 17.1g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 353kcal 280kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 1.23g Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.31mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 387mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 256mg 95mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 2.66mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.04mg 0.027mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 721IU 517IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 137µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.15mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 13IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.3µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.34mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.12mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.08mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 9µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.92µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 18.669g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 4.844g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.509g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Mozzarella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Blue cheese
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.