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Mozzarella vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mozzarella and Pita

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Pita is richer in Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Calcium needs 64% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +440.2%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +272.6%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Copper +522.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +440.2%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +272.6%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Copper +522.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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.
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Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1685%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1685%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +202.2%
Contains more Fats +1325%
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +1696.8%
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
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +202.2%
Contains more Fats +1325%
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +1696.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4513.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4513.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Pita
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 Pita Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 53.5g Pita
Protein 27.5g 9.1g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 1.2g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 55.7g Pita
Calories 280kcal 275kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Pita
Fiber 0g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 731mg 86mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 524mg 97mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 120mg Pita
Sodium 16mg 536mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.84mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.097mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.034mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.105g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.535g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.