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Mozzarella vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Danish pastry

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Danish pastry has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 70% more.
  • Mozzarella has 5 times more Phosphorus than Danish pastry. Mozzarella has 524mg of Phosphorus, while Danish pastry has 108mg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 more Calcium +1988.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +347.1%
Contains more Iron +620%
Contains more Copper +229.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Equal in Potassium - 98
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +1988.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +347.1%
Contains more Iron +620%
Contains more Copper +229.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Equal in Potassium - 98

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 +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +243.8%
Contains more Water +58.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +1100%
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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +243.8%
Contains more Water +58.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +1100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.9%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 27.5g 8g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 3.1g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 280kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 1.23g 6.95g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 731mg 35mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 108mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 16mg 417mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.7mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 15.7µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 517IU 128IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 35µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 13IU 2IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.26mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 54mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 10.867g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.