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Mozzarella vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Caraway cheese

  • Mozzarella is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Caraway cheese is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Caraway cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 39% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Caraway cheese. While Mozzarella contains 0.92µg of Vitamin B12, Caraway cheese contains only 0.27µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, caraway.

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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 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more IronIron +156%
~equal in Calcium ~673mg
~equal in Potassium ~93mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.94mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg

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
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +27%
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more OtherOther +36.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.18g
~equal in Carbs ~3.06g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Caraway cheese Opinion
Calories 280kcal 376kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 27.5g 25.18g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 29.2g Caraway cheese
Net carbs 3.1g 3.06g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 3.06g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 93mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 673mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 93mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.64mg Caraway cheese
Sugar 1.23g Caraway cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.024mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.94mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 490mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 690mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1054IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 137µg 271µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.021mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.45mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.18mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.074mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.27µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 18µg Caraway cheese
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 18.584g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.275g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.83g Caraway cheese
Tryptophan 0.324mg Caraway cheese
Threonine 0.896mg Caraway cheese
Isoleucine 1.563mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.412mg Caraway cheese
Lysine 2.095mg Caraway cheese
Methionine 0.659mg Caraway cheese
Phenylalanine 1.326mg Caraway cheese
Valine 1.682mg Caraway cheese
Histidine 0.884mg Caraway cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Caraway cheese
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
20%
Caraway cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
72%
Caraway cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.717g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.