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Buttermilk vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Buttermilk and Mozzarella

  • Mozzarella is higher than Buttermilk in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Phosphorus needs 62% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk contains 12 times more Sodium than Mozzarella. While Buttermilk contains 190mg of Sodium, Mozzarella contains only 16mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +645.2%
Contains more Copper +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +685%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +645.2%
Contains more Copper +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +685%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Water +80.6%
Contains more Protein +730.8%
Contains more Fats +1843.2%
Contains more Other +169.7%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
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
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Water +80.6%
Contains more Protein +730.8%
Contains more Fats +1843.2%
Contains more Other +169.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1807.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1442.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1807.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1442.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 3.1g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0.88g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 4.79g 3.1g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 4.79g 1.23g Mozzarella
Calcium 116mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.05mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 89mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 151mg 95mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.42mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.011mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 2µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 47IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 1IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.02mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 5µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 54mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 10.867g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk Mozzarella
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
9%
Buttermilk
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.319g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.