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Mozzarella vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and plantain raw

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet plantain raw is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 73% higher.
  • Plantain raw contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Plantains, raw.

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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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2135.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1441.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +946.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +425.3%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.14mg

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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2015.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4521.6%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +928.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15037.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +637.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Plantain raw DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 3mg 73%
Phosphorus 524mg 34mg 70%
Protein 27.5g 1.3g 52%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.143g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.14mg 27%
Fats 17.1g 0.37g 26%
Selenium 15.7µg 1.5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.054mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg 20%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.299mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.032g 12%
Potassium 95mg 499mg 12%
Carbs 3.1g 31.89g 10%
Vitamin A 137µg 56µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Calories 280kcal 122kcal 8%
Copper 0.027mg 0.081mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.686mg 4%
Iron 0.25mg 0.6mg 4%
Folate 9µg 22µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.052mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.069g 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Choline 18.4mg 13.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 15g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.724g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.