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Mozzarella vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mozzarella and oranges?

  • Mozzarella is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet oranges are higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 73% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in oranges is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella 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%
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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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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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% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1145.5%
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%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Orange DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 14mg 73%
Calcium 731mg 40mg 69%
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg 59%
Protein 27.5g 0.94g 53%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.015g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Selenium 15.7µg 0.5µg 28%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.07mg 28%
Fats 17.1g 0.12g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.04mg 23%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 11µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.023g 12%
Calories 280kcal 47kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.087mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Folate 9µg 30µg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 10mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.025g 3%
Carbs 3.1g 11.75g 3%
Potassium 95mg 181mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0.045mg 2%
Choline 18.4mg 8.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.25mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.282mg 1%
Manganese 0.025mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 9.35g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 9.35g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0%

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%

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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.