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Mozzarella vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella and Kefir?

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Kefir.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 60% higher.
  • Kefir has 17 times less Saturated Fat than Mozzarella. Mozzarella has 10.867g of Saturated Fat, while Kefir has 0.658g.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +462.3%
Contains more IronIron +525%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +580.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +399%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +336.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Kefir
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +625.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1738.7%
Contains more OtherOther +228.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.5%
Contains more WaterWater +80.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1462.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +860.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Kefir Opinion
Calories 280kcal 41kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 3.79g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0.93g Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Kefir
Net carbs 3.1g 4.48g Kefir
Carbs 3.1g 4.48g Kefir
Cholesterol 54mg 5mg Kefir
Vitamin D 13IU 41IU Kefir
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 130mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 164mg Kefir
Iron 0.25mg 0.04mg Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 4.61g Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.009mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.46mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 105mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 40mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 569IU Kefir
Vitamin A 137µg 171µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg Kefir
Selenium 15.7µg 3.6µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.03mg Kefir
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.135mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.15mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.385mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.058mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.29µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 13µg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg 15.2mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.658g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.31g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.053g Mozzarella
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Kefir
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Mozzarella
15%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.209g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.