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Mozzarella vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Pastry

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Pastry is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 72% higher.
  • Pastry contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
6
:
4
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +7210%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +490.6%
Contains more Iron +924%
Contains more Copper +322.2%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +7210%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +490.6%
Contains more Iron +924%
Contains more Copper +322.2%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
5
:
6
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +51600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1890%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3373.3%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +794.4%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +51600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1890%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3373.3%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +794.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +276.7%
Contains more Water +487.1%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Fats +122.8%
Contains more Carbs +1354.8%
Mozzarella
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
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +276.7%
Contains more Water +487.1%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Fats +122.8%
Contains more Carbs +1354.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
0
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +861.5%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +861.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 27.5g 7.3g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 3.1g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 280kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 1.23g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 0g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 731mg 10mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 60mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 61mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 249mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.53mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 15.7µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 517IU 1IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.283mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.021mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 10.867g 9.643g Pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.