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Mozzarella vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mozzarella and English muffins?

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, while English muffins are higher in vitamin B1 and copper.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 68% higher.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than mozzarella (27).

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1305.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +256%
Contains more CopperCopper +377.8%

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.
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1205%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella English muffin DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 52mg 68%
Phosphorus 524mg 133mg 56%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.259g 48%
Protein 27.5g 7.7g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.04µg 37%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Fats 17.1g 1.8g 24%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.7mg 22%
Sodium 16mg 464mg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.154mg 14%
Carbs 3.1g 46g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.181mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Copper 0.027mg 0.129mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.302g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.566mg 9%
Iron 0.25mg 0.89mg 8%
Folate 9µg 37µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.043mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.888g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 280kcal 235kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 131mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.1%
Contains more FatsFats +850%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1383.9%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1504%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.5%

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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.