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Mozzarella vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Wheat Bread

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Wheat Bread has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 57% more.
  • Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +343%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.7%
Contains more IronIron +1536%
Contains more CopperCopper +633.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.7%

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% 31% 3% 9% 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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +216.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +855.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.1%

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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.2%
Contains more FatsFats +300.5%
Contains more WaterWater +105.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1699%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +375.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 280kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 27.5g 12.96g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 4.27g Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 3.1g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 3.1g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Calcium 731mg 165mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Iron 0.25mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 1.23g 6.42g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Copper 0.027mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 3.13mg 1.47mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 188mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 601mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 15.7µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 9µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Choline 18.4mg 22.1mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 1.019g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Wheat Bread
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
22%
Mozzarella
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.878g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.