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Mozzarella vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Cream cheese

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 63% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 6 times more Zinc than Cream cheese. Mozzarella contains 3.13mg of Zinc, while Cream cheese contains 0.5mg.
  • Mozzarella contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, cream.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +653.6%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +389.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +526%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Calcium +653.6%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +389.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +526%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +347.2%
Contains more Other +89%
Contains more Fats +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Equal in Water - 52.62
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +347.2%
Contains more Other +89%
Contains more Fats +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Equal in Water - 52.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 27.5g 6.15g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 3.1g 5.52g Cream cheese
Calories 280kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 1.23g 3.76g Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 97mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.11mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 9mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 107mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 16mg 314mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.5mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.018mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 8.6µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.23mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.091mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.22µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 54mg 101mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 20.213g Mozzarella
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Cream cheese
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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.