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Mozzarella vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella and Ginger

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Ginger is higher in Copper.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need of Calcium 71% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Ginger root, 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
4
:
6
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +4468.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1441.2%
Contains more Zinc +820.6%
Contains more Selenium +2142.9%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +336.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Copper +737%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4468.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1441.2%
Contains more Zinc +820.6%
Contains more Selenium +2142.9%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +336.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Copper +737%

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
5
:
7
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Mozzarella
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +1411%
Contains more Fats +2180%
Contains more Other +211.7%
Contains more Carbs +473.2%
Contains more Water +58.1%
Mozzarella
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +1411%
Contains more Fats +2180%
Contains more Other +211.7%
Contains more Carbs +473.2%
Contains more Water +58.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3045.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3045.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 27.5g 1.82g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0.75g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 280kcal 80kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 1.7g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 2g Ginger
Calcium 731mg 16mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 26mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 524mg 34mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 16mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 3.13mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 15.7µg 0.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.034mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 9µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.154g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.154g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.