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Mozzarella vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mozzarella and Cheshire cheese?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Cheshire cheese is higher in Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cheshire cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, cheshire types in this article.

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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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.7%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
~equal in Potassium ~95mg
~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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.83µg

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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.5%
Contains more FatsFats +78.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 280kcal 387kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 27.5g 23.37g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 30.6g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 3.1g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 3.1g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 54mg 103mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 643mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 95mg
Iron 0.25mg 0.21mg Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 3.13mg 2.79mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 464mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 700mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 985IU Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 137µg 233µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.012mg Cheshire cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.046mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.293mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.413mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.074mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.83µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 18µg Cheshire cheese
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 19.475g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.671g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.87g Cheshire cheese
Tryptophan 0.3mg Cheshire cheese
Threonine 0.832mg Cheshire cheese
Isoleucine 1.451mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.238mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 1.945mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.612mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 1.231mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 1.56mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.821mg Cheshire cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Cheshire 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
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.608g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.