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Mozzarella vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and pecan different?

  • Mozzarella is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium; however, pecan is richer in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pecan is 130% higher.
  • Pecan has less saturated fat.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than mozzarella (27).

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Nuts, pecans 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%
Pecan
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +944.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.6%
Contains more IronIron +912%
Contains more CopperCopper +4344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.7%
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%
Pecan
9
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4466.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.1%

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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +199.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1317.6%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%
Contains more FatsFats +320.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.1%

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +742.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4146.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 196%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 21.614g 141%
Copper 0.027mg 1.2mg 130%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 40.801g 90%
Fats 17.1g 71.97g 84%
Calcium 731mg 70mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.66mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Protein 27.5g 9.17g 37%
Phosphorus 524mg 277mg 35%
Iron 0.25mg 2.53mg 29%
Magnesium 26mg 121mg 23%
Selenium 15.7µg 3.8µg 22%
Saturated fat 10.867g 6.18g 21%
Calories 280kcal 691kcal 21%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.13mg 16%
Vitamin A 137µg 3µg 15%
Zinc 3.13mg 4.53mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.21mg 10%
Potassium 95mg 410mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.4mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.167mg 7%
Carbs 3.1g 13.86g 4%
Choline 18.4mg 40.5mg 4%
Folate 9µg 22µg 3%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.5µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.