Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Mozzarella vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are mozzarella and fettuccine different?

  • Mozzarella is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, fettuccine is richer in vitamin B3 and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for mozzarella is 71% higher.
  • Fettuccine has less saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than fettuccine (47).

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Mozzarella vs Fettuccine infographic
Infographic link

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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2510.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3030%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1996%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.8%
Contains more IronIron +140%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +343.5%
Contains more FatsFats +533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +351.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.7%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +438.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Fettuccine DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 25mg 71%
Calcium 731mg 28mg 70%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.9g 45%
Protein 27.5g 6.2g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.1mg 28%
Fats 17.1g 2.7g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.07mg 21%
Vitamin A 137µg 15%
Cholesterol 54mg 14mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.8mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.9g 10%
Calories 280kcal 99kcal 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Sodium 16mg 166mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 6mg 5%
Iron 0.25mg 0.6mg 4%
Carbs 3.1g 14g 4%
Copper 0.027mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.45mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 95mg 168mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.4g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 12g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 1.3g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Fettuccine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.967g)

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

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.