Mozzarella vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mozzarella and focaccia
- Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, focaccia is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Mozzarella covers your daily calcium needs 70% more than focaccia.
- Focaccia contains less cholesterol.
- Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of mozzarella is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1988.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +309.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1164% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +237% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +534.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +846.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2958.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +216.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1433.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 731mg | 35mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 128mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 0.877g | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.47mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 8.77g | 37% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 3.16mg | 36% |
| Folate | 9µg | 138µg | 32% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 561mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 3.67mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 1.33mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 7.89g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 35.82g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1.42mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.091mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 5.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.994g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.301mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 5.67g | 2% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 249kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 15.9µg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +213.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1055.5% |
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Water
~45.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.3% |
