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Mozzarella vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and prunes different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, while prunes are higher in vitamin K, fiber, copper, and potassium.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 69% more than prunes.
  • Prunes are lower in saturated fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked types were 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 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more ZincZinc +611.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +659.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +670.5%
Contains more IronIron +272%
Contains more CopperCopper +940.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3205.6%

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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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1161.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4400%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1960.6%
~equal in Other ~2.64g

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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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9039.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +721%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Prunes DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 43mg 69%
Phosphorus 524mg 69mg 65%
Protein 27.5g 2.18g 51%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.088g 49%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 59.5µg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Selenium 15.7µg 0.3µg 28%
Copper 0.027mg 0.281mg 28%
Fiber 0g 7.1g 28%
Fats 17.1g 0.38g 26%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.44mg 24%
Carbs 3.1g 63.88g 20%
Potassium 95mg 732mg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.053g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.186mg 12%
Vitamin A 137µg 39µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.882mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.205mg 10%
Iron 0.25mg 0.93mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Magnesium 26mg 41mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.051mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.062g 3%
Choline 18.4mg 10.1mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Calories 280kcal 240kcal 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.43mg 2%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 38.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.779g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.