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Mozzarella vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mozzarella and noodles?

  • Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet noodles is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, and selenium.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 72% more.
  • Mozzarella has 26 times more saturated fat than noodles. While mozzarella has 10.867g of saturated fat, noodles has only 0.419g.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5991.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +381.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +589.5%
Contains more IronIron +488%
Contains more CopperCopper +263%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.2%

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.
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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +922.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1345%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1630.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +505.7%
Contains more FatsFats +726.1%
Contains more OtherOther +380%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +711.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35.7%

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
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +733.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.552g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Noodles DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 12mg 72%
Phosphorus 524mg 76mg 64%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.419g 47%
Protein 27.5g 4.54g 46%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.09µg 35%
Fats 17.1g 2.07g 23%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.65mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.289mg 22%
Folate 9µg 84µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.136mg 16%
Selenium 15.7µg 23.9µg 15%
Vitamin A 137µg 6µg 15%
Iron 0.25mg 1.47mg 15%
Manganese 0.315mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.077mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.581g 11%
Copper 0.027mg 0.098mg 8%
Cholesterol 54mg 29mg 8%
Calories 280kcal 138kcal 7%
Carbs 3.1g 25.16g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.046mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 95mg 38mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 4IU 1%
Choline 18.4mg 25.7mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 23.96g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0.4g N/A
Sodium 16mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.17mg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.552g 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Noodles
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
23%
Mozzarella
20%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.