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.
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Calcium
+91.4%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Zinc
+138.9%
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Iron
+1068%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+317.9%
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Copper
+588.9%
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Selenium
+235.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490
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Calcium
+91.4%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Zinc
+138.9%
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Iron
+1068%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+317.9%
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Copper
+588.9%
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Selenium
+235.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490
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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Vitamin A
+378.7%
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Vitamin B2
+49.8%
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Vitamin E
+1260%
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Vitamin D
+1500%
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Vitamin B1
+300%
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Vitamin B3
+4270.8%
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Vitamin B6
+108.8%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+871.7%
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Vitamin K
+44.4%
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Vitamin A
+378.7%
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Vitamin B2
+49.8%
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Vitamin E
+1260%
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Vitamin D
+1500%
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Vitamin B1
+300%
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Vitamin B3
+4270.8%
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Vitamin B6
+108.8%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+871.7%
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Vitamin K
+44.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.7%
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Fats
+49.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+19.5%
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+80%
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
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2.4 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
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0 g
Water:
59.61 g
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4.32 g
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Protein
+11.7%
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Fats
+49.3%
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+19.5%
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+80%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.2%
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Saturated Fat
-85.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+911.4%
Saturated Fat:
10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.509 g
Saturated Fat:
1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.148 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.2%
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Saturated Fat
-85.9%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g |
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| Protein | 27.5g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 11.45g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g |
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| Calories | 280kcal | 208kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.23g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 382mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg | 2.92mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 524mg | 490mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 397mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 307mg |
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| Zinc | 3.13mg | 1.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.186mg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 15.7µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 517IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 137µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13IU | 193IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.167mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg |
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| Cholesterol | 54mg | 142mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.867g | 1.528g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.844g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 5.148g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
131%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $5)