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Mozzarella vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Falafel

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A, yet Falafel is higher in Iron, Copper, and Folate.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Calcium needs 68% more than Falafel.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Falafel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1253.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1470%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +515.8%
Contains more IronIron +1268%
Contains more CopperCopper +855.6%

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% 31% 3% 9% 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 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3876.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%

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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +927.1%
~equal in Fats ~17.8g
~equal in Other ~2.43g

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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +717.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Falafel Opinion
Calories 280kcal 333kcal Falafel
Protein 27.5g 13.31g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 17.8g Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 3.1g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 3.1g 31.84g Falafel
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 82mg Falafel
Calcium 731mg 54mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 585mg Falafel
Iron 0.25mg 3.42mg Falafel
Sugar 1.23g Falafel
Copper 0.027mg 0.258mg Falafel
Zinc 3.13mg 1.5mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 192mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 294mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 15.7µg 1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.166mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.125mg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 93µg Falafel
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 4.16g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Falafel
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
22%
Mozzarella
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.484g)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.