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Mozzarella vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella and Bran

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Bran has more Vitamin B1.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 72% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Bran is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Oat bran, cooked.

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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
5
:
5
Bran
Bran
Contains more Calcium +7210%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.3%
Contains more Zinc +490.6%
Contains more Selenium +103.9%
Contains more Iron +252%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Equal in Potassium - 92
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Bran
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Contains more Calcium +7210%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.3%
Contains more Zinc +490.6%
Contains more Selenium +103.9%
Contains more Iron +252%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Equal in Potassium - 92

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
8
:
3
Bran
Bran
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
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%
Bran
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Bran
Bran
Contains more Protein +756.7%
Contains more Fats +1888.4%
Contains more Other +389.8%
Contains more Carbs +269%
Contains more Water +68.3%
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
Bran
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +756.7%
Contains more Fats +1888.4%
Contains more Other +389.8%
Contains more Carbs +269%
Contains more Water +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
1
Bran
Bran
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1564.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Bran
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1564.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Bran Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 8.84g Bran
Protein 27.5g 3.21g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0.86g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 11.44g Bran
Calories 280kcal 40kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Bran
Fiber 0g 2.6g Bran
Calcium 731mg 10mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.88mg Bran
Magnesium 26mg 40mg Bran
Phosphorus 524mg 119mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 92mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 1mg Bran
Zinc 3.13mg 0.53mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.066mg Bran
Manganese 0.964mg Bran
Selenium 15.7µg 7.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.16mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.034mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.144mg Bran
Vitamin B5 0.217mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.025mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 6µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.057mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.114mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg Bran
Histidine 0.07mg Bran
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Bran
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.163g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.291g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.339g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Bran
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
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
33%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran
Bran is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.704g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.