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Mozzarella vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mozzarella and caramel

  • Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while caramel has more vitamin B1.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 59% higher.
  • Caramel contains 12 times less vitamin A than mozzarella. Mozzarella contains 517IU of vitamin A, while caramel contains 42IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in caramel is lower.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mozzarella is 27, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.7%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +611.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +359.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +772.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.3%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +130%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +497.8%
Contains more FatsFats +111.1%
Contains more WaterWater +487.1%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2383.9%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +583.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Caramel DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 114mg 59%
Calcium 731mg 138mg 59%
Protein 27.5g 4.6g 46%
Saturated fat 10.867g 2.476g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.3µg 26%
Selenium 15.7µg 1.8µg 25%
Carbs 3.1g 77g 25%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.44mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3.478g 20%
Cholesterol 54mg 7mg 16%
Vitamin A 137µg 12µg 14%
Fats 17.1g 8.1g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Sodium 16mg 245mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 1.542g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.103mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.256mg 6%
Calories 280kcal 382kcal 5%
Potassium 95mg 214mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg 2%
Choline 18.4mg 8mg 2%
Iron 0.25mg 0.14mg 1%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Copper 0.027mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 77g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.148mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.