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Mozzarella vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and dates

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet dates are richer in fiber and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 69% higher.
  • Dates contain less cholesterol.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than dates.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Dates, deglet noor.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 12% 58% 38% 69% 7.9% 27% 0.26% 34% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1774.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +979.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +745.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +423.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +590.5%
Contains more IronIron +308%
Contains more CopperCopper +663%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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%
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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 1.3% 0% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +961.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Dates DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 39mg 69%
Phosphorus 524mg 62mg 66%
Protein 27.5g 2.45g 50%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.032g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Fats 17.1g 0.39g 26%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.29mg 26%
Fructose 19.56g 24%
Carbs 3.1g 75.03g 24%
Selenium 15.7µg 3µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.066mg 21%
Copper 0.027mg 0.206mg 20%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Potassium 95mg 656mg 17%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.036g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 12%
Manganese 0.262mg 11%
Iron 0.25mg 1.02mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.274mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.165mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 43mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.052mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.019g 3%
Folate 9µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Choline 18.4mg 6.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.05mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.7µg 1%
Calories 280kcal 282kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 67.03g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 63.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0%
Leucine 0.084mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0%
Valine 0.071mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%

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
Dates
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2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1022.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4284.6%
Contains more WaterWater +143.1%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2320.3%

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
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37% 41% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.019 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13355.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2578.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.