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Mozzarella vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mozzarella and orange juice

  • Mozzarella has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, orange juice is higher in vitamin C.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need for phosphorus, 72% more than orange juice.
  • Orange juice has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of orange juice is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Orange juice, raw.

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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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 7.5% 15% 1.4% 7.3% 0.13% 1.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6545.5%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +6160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2982.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%

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% 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 167% 3.3% 0.8% 0% 23% 6.9% 7.5% 11% 9.2% 0% 0.25% 23% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1270%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3828.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8450%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.5%
Contains more WaterWater +77%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13355.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1172.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Orange juice DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 17mg 72%
Calcium 731mg 11mg 72%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Protein 27.5g 0.7g 54%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.024g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Selenium 15.7µg 0.1µg 28%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.05mg 28%
Fats 17.1g 0.2g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.03mg 24%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 10µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.036g 12%
Calories 280kcal 45kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg 6%
Folate 9µg 30µg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.04g 3%
Potassium 95mg 200mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0.044mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 3.1g 10.4g 2%
Choline 18.4mg 6.2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.4mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.04mg 1%
Iron 0.25mg 0.2mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 10.2g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 8.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.008mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 0.003mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Orange juice
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%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.843g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella 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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.