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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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1205.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +423.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +461.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488.4%
Contains more IronIron +3108%
Contains more CopperCopper +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.
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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +934%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +463.5%
Contains more WaterWater +5044.3%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%
Contains more FatsFats +82.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1873.2%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 280kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 27.5g 4.88g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 3.1g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 3.1g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 54mg 8mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 731mg 56mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.25mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 1.23g 47.9g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.027mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 3.13mg 2.01mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 206mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 24mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 50IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 15.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.23µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 9µg Mozzarella
Trans Fat 0.112g Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 18.519g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Chocolate
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
9%
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.