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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
8
:
2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +645.2%
Contains more Copper +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +685%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +645.2%
Contains more Copper +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +685%
Contains more Potassium +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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
9
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Mozzarella
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%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +730.8%
Contains more Fats +1843.2%
Contains more Other +169.7%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Water +80.6%
Mozzarella
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
Buttermilk
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 Protein +730.8%
Contains more Fats +1843.2%
Contains more Other +169.7%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Water +80.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1807.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1442.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1807.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1442.4%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 3.1g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 27.5g 3.31g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0.88g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 280kcal 40kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 4.79g Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 116mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.05mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 89mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 16mg 190mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.42mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.011mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 15.7µg 2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 47IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 14µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.05mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 1IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
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
Folate 9µg 5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.22µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 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
Cholesterol 54mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.254g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.033g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Buttermilk
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
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.