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Mozzarella vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella and Blue cheese

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Blue cheese has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mozzarella is lower.

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

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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
6
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Calcium +38.4%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Potassium +169.5%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +38.4%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Potassium +169.5%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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
0
:
11
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
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%
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%
Blue cheese
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%
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
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Other +112.9%
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
Blue cheese
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
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Other +112.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
1
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.2%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Blue cheese
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 Mozzarella Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 2.34g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 21.4g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 3.1g 2.34g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 1.23g 0.5g Blue cheese
Calcium 731mg 528mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 387mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 16mg 1146mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.66mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 13IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 9µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg 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 54mg 75mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 18.669g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Blue cheese
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
69%
Blue cheese

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