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Mozzarella vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mozzarella and Hamburger?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Hamburger is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 63% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hamburger 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 Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Iron +1052%
Contains more Potassium +137.9%
Contains more Copper +237%
Equal in Zinc - 2.87
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Iron +1052%
Contains more Potassium +137.9%
Contains more Copper +237%
Equal in Zinc - 2.87

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +985%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +985%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +677.4%
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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +677.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 27.5g 17.08g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 14.36g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 280kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 1.23g 4.15g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 731mg 102mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 136mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 16mg 414mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.87mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 9µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 54mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 5.096g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.38g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.771g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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.