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Mozzarella vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and pear different?

  • Mozzarella is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, pear is richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for mozzarella is 73% higher.
  • Pear has less cholesterol.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than pear (38).

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Pears, raw are the varieties used 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 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8022.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3030%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.7%
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%
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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 14% 0.33% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%

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
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7538.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12114.3%
Contains more OtherOther +674.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391.3%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%

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
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11% 42% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5666.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +441.5%
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 Pear
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Pear DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 12mg 73%
Calcium 731mg 9mg 72%
Protein 27.5g 0.36g 54%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.022g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Selenium 15.7µg 0.1µg 28%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.1mg 28%
Fats 17.1g 0.14g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.026mg 24%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 1µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.084g 12%
Calories 280kcal 57kcal 11%
Fructose 6.42g 8%
Copper 0.027mg 0.082mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.029mg 4%
Carbs 3.1g 15.23g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.094g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.048mg 2%
Choline 18.4mg 5.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Sodium 16mg 1mg 1%
Iron 0.25mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 116mg 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.012mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 12.13g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 9.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.161mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0%
Leucine 0.019mg 0%
Lysine 0.017mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Pear
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
4%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.845g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.