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Mozzarella vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Lamb different?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Choline, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 71% higher.
  • Mozzarella has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties used 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
4
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Iron +652%
Contains more Potassium +226.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +340.7%
Contains more Selenium +68.2%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Iron +652%
Contains more Potassium +226.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +340.7%
Contains more Selenium +68.2%

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
4
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.14
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +192.7%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Equal in Water - 53.72
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +192.7%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
0
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.7%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 24.52g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 294kcal Lamb
Sugar 1.23g 0g Lamb
Calcium 731mg 17mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 188mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 16mg 72mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.027mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 15.7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.14mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 2IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 9µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 54mg 97mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.