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Mozzarella vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mozzarella and chocolate ice cream?

  • Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet chocolate ice cream is higher in copper and iron.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 62% more.
  • Mozzarella has 6 times more selenium than chocolate ice cream. While mozzarella has 15.7µg of selenium, chocolate ice cream has only 2.5µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate ice cream is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +570.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +439.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +528%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.1%
Contains more IronIron +272%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.3%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +623.7%
Contains more FatsFats +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +809.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%

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 ice cream
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 109mg 62%
Phosphorus 524mg 107mg 60%
Protein 27.5g 3.8g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.29µg 26%
Selenium 15.7µg 2.5µg 24%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.58mg 23%
Saturated fat 10.867g 6.8g 18%
Copper 0.027mg 0.135mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.194mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Iron 0.25mg 0.93mg 9%
Fats 17.1g 11g 9%
Carbs 3.1g 28.2g 8%
Cholesterol 54mg 34mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Potassium 95mg 249mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 3.21g 4%
Sodium 16mg 76mg 3%
Calories 280kcal 216kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.055mg 2%
Folate 9µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin A 137µg 118µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.226mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.3mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 8IU 1%
Choline 18.4mg 22.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.41g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 27g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 25.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Chocolate ice cream
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
23%
Mozzarella
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.