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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.
  • Wheat Bread has a higher glycemic index than mozzarella.

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% 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 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.377mg 60%
Calcium 731mg 165mg 57%
Iron 0.25mg 4.09mg 48%
Phosphorus 524mg 188mg 48%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.989g 45%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 6.25mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.439mg 35%
Selenium 15.7µg 33.4µg 32%
Protein 27.5g 12.96g 29%
Sodium 16mg 601mg 25%
Fats 17.1g 4.27g 20%
Copper 0.027mg 0.198mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.7g 19%
Folate 9µg 86µg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Carbs 3.1g 55.77g 18%
Zinc 3.13mg 1.47mg 15%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 1.019g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 9%
Magnesium 26mg 59mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.72g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.153mg 6%
Potassium 95mg 223mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.7µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.382mg 3%
Calories 280kcal 313kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg 1%
Choline 18.4mg 22.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

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
23%
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.