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Mozzarella vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Wheat Bread

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Wheat Bread has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 57% more.
  • Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
4
:
6
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Calcium +343%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +112.9%
Contains more Iron +1536%
Contains more Magnesium +126.9%
Contains more Potassium +134.7%
Contains more Copper +633.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.7%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Calcium +343%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +112.9%
Contains more Iron +1536%
Contains more Magnesium +126.9%
Contains more Potassium +134.7%
Contains more Copper +633.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.7%

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
9
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Folate +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
Mozzarella
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%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Folate +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Protein +112.2%
Contains more Fats +300.5%
Contains more Water +105.9%
Contains more Carbs +1699%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Mozzarella
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
Wheat Bread
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Protein +112.2%
Contains more Fats +300.5%
Contains more Water +105.9%
Contains more Carbs +1699%
Contains more Other +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
1
:
2
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.9%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Wheat Bread
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 27.5g 12.96g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 4.27g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 280kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 1.23g 6.42g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 731mg 165mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 26mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 524mg 188mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 16mg 601mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 1.47mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 15.7µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 9µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 1.019g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Wheat Bread
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
23%
Mozzarella
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.878g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.