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Mozzarella vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Almond different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin E 170% more than Mozzarella.
  • Almond is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Nuts, almonds types were used 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 +171.7%
Contains more Selenium +282.9%
Contains more Iron +1384%
Contains more Magnesium +938.5%
Contains more Potassium +671.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +3718.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 481
Equal in Zinc - 3.12
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 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +171.7%
Contains more Selenium +282.9%
Contains more Iron +1384%
Contains more Magnesium +938.5%
Contains more Potassium +671.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +3718.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 481
Equal in Zinc - 3.12

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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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +25750%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2915%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
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 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +25750%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2915%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Contains more Folate +388.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +1031.5%
Contains more Fats +192%
Contains more Carbs +595.2%
Contains more Other +23.3%
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +1031.5%
Contains more Fats +192%
Contains more Carbs +595.2%
Contains more Other +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +551.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2322.2%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +551.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2322.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Almond Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 9.05g Almond
Protein 27.5g 21.15g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 3.1g 21.55g Almond
Calories 280kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 1.23g 4.35g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 731mg 269mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 26mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 524mg 481mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 16mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 3.13mg 3.12mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 15.7µg 4.1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 2IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 9µg 44µg Almond
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 3.802g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Almond
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
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.