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Mozzarella vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and crouton different?

  • Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, crouton is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 65% higher.
  • Crouton has less saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than crouton (72).

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Croutons, plain 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +861.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.5%
Contains more IronIron +1532%
Contains more CopperCopper +503.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.9%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3015%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4432.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.1%
Contains more FatsFats +159.1%
Contains more WaterWater +807.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2271%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Crouton DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 76mg 66%
Phosphorus 524mg 115mg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.623mg 50%
Iron 0.25mg 4.08mg 48%
Saturated fat 10.867g 1.51g 43%
Selenium 15.7µg 37.5µg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 5.439mg 33%
Folate 9µg 132µg 31%
Protein 27.5g 11.9g 31%
Sodium 16mg 698mg 30%
Carbs 3.1g 73.5g 23%
Manganese 0.5mg 22%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.89mg 20%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Fats 17.1g 6.6g 16%
Copper 0.027mg 0.163mg 15%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Calories 280kcal 407kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.272mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.273g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 3.059g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.026mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 31mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 124mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.357g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.