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Mozzarella vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Colby cheese different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Phosphorus, while Colby cheese is higher in Vitamin A, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Colby cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 47% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, colby types were 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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 79%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +204%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Calcium ~685mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.07mg
~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% 60% 5.6% 18% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.079mg
~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
24% 32% 3% 38% 3%
Protein: 23.76 g
Fats: 32.11 g
Carbs: 2.57 g
Water: 38.2 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more FatsFats +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +40%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Colby cheese Opinion
Calories 280kcal 394kcal Colby cheese
Protein 27.5g 23.76g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 32.11g Colby cheese
Net carbs 3.1g 2.57g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 2.57g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 95mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 24IU Colby cheese
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 731mg 685mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 127mg Colby cheese
Iron 0.25mg 0.76mg Colby cheese
Sugar 1.23g 0.52g Colby cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.042mg Colby cheese
Zinc 3.13mg 3.07mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 457mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 604mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 994IU Colby cheese
Vitamin A 137µg 264µg Colby cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.28mg Colby cheese
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg Colby cheese
Manganese 0.012mg Colby cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.375mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.093mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.079mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.83µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.7µg Colby cheese
Folate 9µg 18µg Colby cheese
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 20.218g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 9.28g Colby cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.953g Colby cheese
Tryptophan 0.305mg Colby cheese
Threonine 0.845mg Colby cheese
Isoleucine 1.475mg Colby cheese
Leucine 2.275mg Colby cheese
Lysine 1.978mg Colby cheese
Methionine 0.622mg Colby cheese
Phenylalanine 1.251mg Colby cheese
Valine 1.586mg Colby cheese
Histidine 0.834mg Colby cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Colby 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
26%
Colby cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
72%
Colby cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.351g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese 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. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/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.