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Mozzarella vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mozzarella and duck meat?

  • Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, and zinc, yet duck meat is higher in iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 72% more.
  • Mozzarella has 3 times more phosphorus than duck meat. While mozzarella has 524mg of phosphorus, duck meat has only 156mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mozzarella is lower.
  • The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6545.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.7%
Contains more IronIron +980%
Contains more CopperCopper +740.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.4%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3920.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +183.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +173.9%
~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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +192.7%
Contains more FatsFats +65.8%
~equal in Water ~51.84g

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +617.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Duck meat DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 11mg 72%
Phosphorus 524mg 156mg 53%
Iron 0.25mg 2.7mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.825mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.3µg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 22%
Copper 0.027mg 0.227mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3.65g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 12.9g 20%
Protein 27.5g 18.99g 17%
Fats 17.1g 28.35g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.174mg 13%
Zinc 3.13mg 1.86mg 12%
Cholesterol 54mg 84mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.18mg 8%
Vitamin A 137µg 63µg 8%
Selenium 15.7µg 20µg 8%
Choline 18.4mg 50.4mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.269mg 5%
Saturated fat 10.867g 9.67g 5%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.1µg 3%
Calories 280kcal 337kcal 3%
Potassium 95mg 204mg 3%
Sodium 16mg 59mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 3IU 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.