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Mozzarella vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Chocolate different?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 111% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 13 times more Calcium than Chocolate. While Mozzarella contains 731mg of Calcium, Chocolate contains only 56mg.
  • Mozzarella has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +1205.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +423.3%
Contains more Iron +3108%
Contains more Magnesium +461.5%
Contains more Potassium +488.4%
Contains more Copper +3707.4%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1205.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +423.3%
Contains more Iron +3108%
Contains more Magnesium +461.5%
Contains more Potassium +488.4%
Contains more Copper +3707.4%

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 A +934%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +934%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +463.5%
Contains more Water +5044.3%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Fats +82.9%
Contains more Carbs +1873.2%
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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +463.5%
Contains more Water +5044.3%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Fats +82.9%
Contains more Carbs +1873.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.5%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 27.5g 4.88g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 3.1g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 280kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 1.23g 47.9g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 731mg 56mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 26mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 524mg 206mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 16mg 24mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.01mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 15.7µg 3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 50IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.05mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.042mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.23µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 54mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 18.519g Mozzarella
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.652g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.