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Mozzarella vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Tuna Bluefin

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Tuna Bluefin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 415% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 73 times more Calcium than Tuna Bluefin. While Mozzarella contains 731mg of Calcium, Tuna Bluefin contains only 10mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tuna Bluefin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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
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6
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Calcium +7210%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Contains more Zinc +306.5%
Contains more Iron +424%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +240%
Contains more Copper +307.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +7210%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Contains more Zinc +306.5%
Contains more Iron +424%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +240%
Contains more Copper +307.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%

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
5
:
6
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +387.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1082.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.306
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%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +387.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1082.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.306

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
3
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Fats +172.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Equal in Protein - 29.91
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
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Fats +172.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Equal in Protein - 29.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
1
:
2
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.3%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 17.1g 6.28g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 184kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 731mg 10mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 26mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 524mg 326mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 16mg 50mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.77mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.11mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 517IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.306mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 9µg 2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 54mg 49mg Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 10.867g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 2.053g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.844g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.