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Mozzarella vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mozzarella and egg whites

  • Mozzarella has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A, while egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 73% higher.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of mozzarella is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10342.9%
Contains more IronIron +212.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3393.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.6%
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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +922.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +1572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.1%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9958.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.7%
Contains more OtherOther +281%
Contains more WaterWater +75.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Egg white
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins 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 minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Egg white DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 15mg 73%
Calcium 731mg 7mg 72%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.09µg 35%
Protein 27.5g 10.9g 33%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.03mg 28%
Fats 17.1g 0.17g 26%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0g 12%
Calories 280kcal 52kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.439mg 8%
Selenium 15.7µg 20µg 8%
Sodium 16mg 166mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.005mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0g 3%
Choline 18.4mg 1.1mg 3%
Iron 0.25mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 95mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.004mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0.71g N/A
Copper 0.027mg 0.023mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.105mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.