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Mozzarella vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Buttermilk

  • Mozzarella is higher than Buttermilk in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Phosphorus needs 62% more than Buttermilk.
  • Mozzarella contains 20 times more Saturated Fat than Buttermilk. While Mozzarella contains 10.867g of Saturated Fat, Buttermilk contains only 0.548g.

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

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530.2%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +645.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +488.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +685%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.9%

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 3.3% 2.8% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
~equal in Choline ~17.7mg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +730.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1843.2%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +80.6%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1807.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1442.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Buttermilk
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 Mozzarella Buttermilk Opinion
Calories 280kcal 40kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 3.31g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0.88g Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Net carbs 3.1g 4.79g Buttermilk
Carbs 3.1g 4.79g Buttermilk
Cholesterol 54mg 4mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 13IU 1IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 116mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 151mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.25mg 0.05mg Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 4.79g Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.011mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.42mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 89mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 190mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 47IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 14µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.05mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 15.7µg 2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.154mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.058mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.034mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.22µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 5µg Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg 17.7mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.254g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.033g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
15%
Buttermilk

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