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Mozzarella vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mozzarella and fireweed

  • Mozzarella has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium; however, fireweed has more vitamin B6, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 59% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fireweed, leaves, 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.
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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1644.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +420%
Contains more IronIron +860%
Contains more CopperCopper +1085.2%

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 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3795%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +690%
Contains more FolateFolate +1144.4%

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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +483.9%
Contains more FatsFats +521.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +520%
Contains more WaterWater +41.8%
~equal in Other ~2.54g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 291%
Phosphorus 524mg 108mg 59%
Saturated fat 10.867g 49%
Protein 27.5g 4.71g 46%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.632mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Copper 0.027mg 0.32mg 33%
Magnesium 26mg 156mg 31%
Calcium 731mg 429mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.674mg 28%
Iron 0.25mg 2.4mg 27%
Selenium 15.7µg 0.9µg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 27%
Folate 9µg 112µg 26%
Fats 17.1g 2.75g 22%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.137mg 16%
Potassium 95mg 494mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 12%
Calories 280kcal 103kcal 9%
Vitamin A 137µg 180µg 5%
Carbs 3.1g 19.22g 5%
Zinc 3.13mg 2.66mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 34mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Fireweed
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
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.