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Mozzarella vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mozzarella and Orange?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 73% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Orange is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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%
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1727.5%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +4371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3642.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3040%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
Orange
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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 177% 14% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +119%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135%
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
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2825.5%
Contains more FatsFats +14150%
Contains more OtherOther +445.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +279%
Contains more WaterWater +73.8%

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
Orange
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20960.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1936%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

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
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 Opinion
Calories 280kcal 47kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 0.94g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0.12g Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg Orange
Net carbs 3.1g 9.35g Orange
Carbs 3.1g 11.75g Orange
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 10mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 40mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 181mg Orange
Iron 0.25mg 0.1mg Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 9.35g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 2.4g Orange
Copper 0.027mg 0.045mg Orange
Zinc 3.13mg 0.07mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 14mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin A 517IU 225IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 11µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.025mg Orange
Selenium 15.7µg 0.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.04mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.282mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.06mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 30µg Orange
Choline 18.4mg 8.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.023g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.025g Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Orange
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
22%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.