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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.
Contains more Calcium +70.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +1644.4%
Contains more Iron +860%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +420%
Contains more Copper +1085.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Calcium +70.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +1644.4%
Contains more Iron +860%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +420%
Contains more Copper +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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3795%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +690%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3795%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +690%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +483.9%
Contains more Fats +521.8%
Contains more Carbs +520%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Equal in Other - 2.54
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 Protein +483.9%
Contains more Fats +521.8%
Contains more Carbs +520%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Equal in Other - 2.54

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 3.1g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 27.5g 4.71g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 2.75g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 280kcal 103kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 731mg 429mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 26mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 524mg 108mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 16mg 34mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.66mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 15.7µg 0.9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
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
Folate 9µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Fireweed
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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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
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 Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
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.