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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% 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 7.3% 216% 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 +595.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 280kcal 103kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 4.71g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 2.75g Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 3.1g 8.62g Fireweed
Carbs 3.1g 19.22g Fireweed
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 731mg 429mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 0.25mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Sugar 1.23g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.027mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Zinc 3.13mg 2.66mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 108mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 137µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 15.7µg 0.9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.137mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 112µg Fireweed
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
22%
Mozzarella
51%
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.