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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.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for 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.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than mozzarella.

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.
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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +653.6%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +526%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +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.
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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cream cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 97mg 63%
Phosphorus 524mg 107mg 60%
Protein 27.5g 6.15g 43%
Saturated fat 10.867g 20.213g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.22µg 29%
Fats 17.1g 34.44g 27%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.5mg 24%
Vitamin A 137µg 308µg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 101mg 16%
Sodium 16mg 314mg 13%
Selenium 15.7µg 8.6µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 8.907g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.23mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.483g 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.86mg 5%
Calories 280kcal 350kcal 4%
Magnesium 26mg 9mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Choline 18.4mg 27.2mg 2%
Iron 0.25mg 0.11mg 2%
Potassium 95mg 132mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 5.52g 1%
Copper 0.027mg 0.018mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.1µg 0%
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

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
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 ProteinProtein +347.2%
Contains more OtherOther +89%
Contains more FatsFats +101.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.1%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

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% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.4%

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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.