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Mozzarella vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mozzarella and apple pie

  • Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, apple pie is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily calcium needs 72% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of mozzarella is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6545.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1856.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2083.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +384%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +835.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1347.4%
Contains more FatsFats +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +996.8%
~equal in Water ~52.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.388g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Apple pie DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 11mg 72%
Phosphorus 524mg 24mg 71%
Protein 27.5g 1.9g 51%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.01µg 38%
Saturated fat 10.867g 3.797g 32%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.16mg 27%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.158mg 14%
Iron 0.25mg 1.21mg 12%
Vitamin A 137µg 29µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.198g 11%
Sodium 16mg 266mg 11%
Carbs 3.1g 34g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.134mg 10%
Fats 17.1g 11g 9%
Manganese 0.182mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.123mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Magnesium 26mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 280kcal 237kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Copper 0.027mg 0.046mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Potassium 95mg 65mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 4.388g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Apple pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie 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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.