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Mozzarella vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Oat

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Oat is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Calcium needs 68% more than Oat.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Oat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Oats.

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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%
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1253.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.6%
Contains more IronIron +1788%
Contains more CopperCopper +2218.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~523mg

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%
Oat
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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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3715%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +700.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +522.2%
~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
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.8%
Contains more FatsFats +147.8%
Contains more WaterWater +507.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2037.7%

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
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +398%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Oat Opinion
Calories 280kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 27.5g 16.89g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 6.9g Mozzarella
Net carbs 3.1g 55.67g Oat
Carbs 3.1g 66.27g Oat
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Oat
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 177mg Oat
Calcium 731mg 54mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 429mg Oat
Iron 0.25mg 4.72mg Oat
Sugar 1.23g Oat
Fiber 0g 10.6g Oat
Copper 0.027mg 0.626mg Oat
Zinc 3.13mg 3.97mg Oat
Phosphorus 524mg 523mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 2mg Oat
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.139mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.119mg Oat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 56µg Oat
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 2.178g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Oat
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
30%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat
Oat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.