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Mozzarella vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mozzarella and poppy seed

  • Mozzarella has more vitamin B12; however, poppy seed is richer in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily copper needs 178% more than mozzarella.
  • Poppy seed contains less saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mozzarella is 27, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Spices, poppy seed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1234.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +656.8%
Contains more IronIron +3804%
Contains more CopperCopper +5925.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66%

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%
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +811.1%

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more WaterWater +738.7%
Contains more FatsFats +143%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +807.4%
Contains more OtherOther +165.4%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5512.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 292%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 28.569g 187%
Copper 0.027mg 1.627mg 178%
Iron 0.25mg 9.76mg 119%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Magnesium 26mg 347mg 76%
Calcium 731mg 1438mg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.854mg 70%
Phosphorus 524mg 870mg 49%
Zinc 3.13mg 7.9mg 43%
Fats 17.1g 41.56g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Saturated fat 10.867g 4.517g 29%
Protein 27.5g 17.99g 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Folate 9µg 82µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.1mg 18%
Potassium 95mg 719mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.247mg 13%
Calories 280kcal 525kcal 12%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.77mg 11%
Carbs 3.1g 28.13g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.896mg 5%
Selenium 15.7µg 13.5µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 5.982g 3%
Choline 18.4mg 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 16mg 26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.