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Mozzarella vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Sardine

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, and Zinc, yet Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, and Copper.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 334% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Sardine. While Mozzarella contains 10.867g of Saturated Fat, Sardine contains only 1.528g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.9%
Contains more IronIron +1068%
Contains more CopperCopper +588.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +235.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg

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%
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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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1260%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +871.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +49.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

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% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +911.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Sardine Opinion
Calories 280kcal 208kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 24.62g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 11.45g Mozzarella
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 142mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 26mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 731mg 382mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 0.25mg 2.92mg Sardine
Sugar 1.23g 0g Sardine
Copper 0.027mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 3.13mg 1.31mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 490mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 307mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 108IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 32µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0.3µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 15.7µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.227mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 9µg 10µg Sardine
Choline 18.4mg 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 10.867g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 3.869g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.