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Mozzarella vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Duck egg

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Duck egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Duck egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 277% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 11 times more Calcium than Duck egg. While Mozzarella contains 731mg of Calcium, Duck egg contains only 64mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Duck egg is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Egg, duck, whole, fresh, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1042.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Iron +1440%
Contains more Potassium +133.7%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Selenium +131.8%
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 20% 145% 13% 95% 20% 20% 39% 21% 5% 199%
Contains more Calcium +1042.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Iron +1440%
Contains more Potassium +133.7%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Selenium +131.8%

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 K +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +487%
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 41% 27% 51% 0% 39% 94% 4% 112% 58% 60% 676% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +487%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +24.2%
Contains more Carbs +113.8%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Water +41.9%
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
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +24.2%
Contains more Carbs +113.8%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Water +41.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
32% 57% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.223 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%

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 egg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Duck egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.45g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 12.81g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 13.77g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 1.45g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 185kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 0.93g Duck egg
Calcium 731mg 64mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 3.85mg Duck egg
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 220mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 222mg Duck egg
Sodium 16mg 146mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 1.41mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.062mg Duck egg
Manganese 0.038mg Duck egg
Selenium 15.7µg 36.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin A 517IU 674IU Duck egg
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 194µg Duck egg
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.34mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 13IU 69IU Duck egg
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.7µg Duck egg
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.156mg Duck egg
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.404mg Duck egg
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.2mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 1.862mg Duck egg
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.25mg Duck egg
Folate 9µg 80µg Duck egg
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 5.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.26mg Duck egg
Threonine 0.736mg Duck egg
Isoleucine 0.598mg Duck egg
Leucine 1.097mg Duck egg
Lysine 0.951mg Duck egg
Methionine 0.576mg Duck egg
Phenylalanine 0.84mg Duck egg
Valine 0.885mg Duck egg
Histidine 0.32mg Duck egg
Cholesterol 54mg 884mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 3.681g Duck egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 6.525g Duck egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.223g Duck egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Duck egg
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
97%
Duck egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
57%
Duck egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/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.