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Mozzarella vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella and Pizza?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 54% higher.
  • Pizza has 2 times less Saturated Fat than Mozzarella. Mozzarella has 10.867g of Saturated Fat, while Pizza has 4.465g.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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 +288.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.6%
Contains more Iron +892%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +288.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.6%
Contains more Iron +892%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more Vitamin E +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3087.5%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +272.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more Vitamin E +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3087.5%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +272.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +975.2%
Equal in Other - 2.42
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
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +975.2%
Equal in Other - 2.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.3%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 27.5g 11.39g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 9.69g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 280kcal 266kcal Mozzarella
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 1.23g 3.58g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 731mg 188mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 216mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 16mg 598mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 1.34mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 15.7µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 517IU 358IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 69µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.195mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg
Folate 9µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.42µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 54mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 2.608g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.