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Mozzarella vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella and Cheeseburger?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 61% higher.
  • Cheeseburger has 3 times less Phosphorus than Mozzarella. Mozzarella has 524mg of Phosphorus, while Cheeseburger has 161mg.
  • Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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
4
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5
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Iron +984%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains more Copper +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Cheeseburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Iron +984%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains more Copper +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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
3
:
8
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Vitamin A +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1365%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Folate +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
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%
Cheeseburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1365%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Folate +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
4
:
1
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +804.2%
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
Cheeseburger
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +804.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
0
:
3
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.7%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Cheeseburger
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 27.5g 16.51g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 14.72g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 280kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 1.23g 4.88g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 731mg 119mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 524mg 161mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 16mg 515mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.49mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 15.7µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 517IU 254IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 50µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 13IU 2IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 9µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.76µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 54mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 6.473g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Cheeseburger
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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.