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Mozzarella vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Macadamia different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Macadamia is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 98% more than Mozzarella.
  • Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were 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.
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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +336.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.4%
Contains more IronIron +1376%
Contains more CopperCopper +2700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%

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%
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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5875%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1960.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +243.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3569.1%
Contains more OtherOther +110.5%
Contains more FatsFats +343.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +345.8%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1115.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Macadamia Opinion
Calories 280kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 27.5g 7.91g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 3.1g 5.22g Macadamia
Carbs 3.1g 13.82g Macadamia
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 130mg Macadamia
Calcium 731mg 85mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 368mg Macadamia
Iron 0.25mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 1.23g 4.57g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.027mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 3.13mg 1.3mg Mozzarella
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 524mg 188mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 15.7µg 3.6µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.162mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 11µg Macadamia
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 12.061g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.502g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.