Mozzarella vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mozzarella and hamburgers?
- Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet hamburgers are higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 63% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in hamburgers is lower.
- The glycemic index of mozzarella is lower.
We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.
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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 | +616.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +285.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1052% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +985% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4370.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +522.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 731mg | 102mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 136mg | 55% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 2.88mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 5.365mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 29% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 5.096g | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.44µg | 22% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 17.08g | 21% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 414mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.217mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Folate | 9µg | 56µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.203mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.091mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 24.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 95mg | 226mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 14.36g | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 2.87mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 5.495g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 295kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +677.4% |
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.4% |
