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Mozzarella vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mozzarella and Flax?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 135% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Flax is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Seeds, flaxseed types in this article.

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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 Calcium +186.7%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Iron +2192%
Contains more Magnesium +1407.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +755.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Copper +4418.5%
Contains more Selenium +61.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Iron +2192%
Contains more Magnesium +1407.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +755.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Copper +4418.5%
Contains more Selenium +61.8%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.3%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.3%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.4%
Contains more Water +617%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Carbs +831.6%
Contains more Other +54.6%
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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +50.4%
Contains more Water +617%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Carbs +831.6%
Contains more Other +54.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5544.4%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5544.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Flax Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.58g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 18.29g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 3.1g 28.88g Flax
Calories 280kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.23g 1.55g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 731mg 255mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 26mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 524mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 95mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 16mg 30mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.027mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 15.7µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.161mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 9µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 10.867g 3.663g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.