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Mozzarella vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Chowder

  • Mozzarella has more Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chowder has more Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 46% more.
  • Mozzarella has 5 times more Cholesterol than Chowder. Mozzarella has 54mg of Cholesterol, while Chowder has 11mg.
  • Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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 less Sodium -94.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%

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 +122.4%
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 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +787.1%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +141.9%
Contains more Water +64.5%
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
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +787.1%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +141.9%
Contains more Water +64.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +281.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.3%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +281.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 6.6g Chowder
Protein 27.5g 3.1g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 6.3g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 7.5g Chowder
Calories 280kcal 99kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Chowder
Fiber 0g 0.9g Chowder
Calcium 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 299mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg Mozzarella
Selenium 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 58µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 11mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 10.867g 1.75g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 1.27g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.9g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Chowder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.