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Mozzarella vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and liver different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, while liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 740% more than mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 73 times more calcium than liver. Mozzarella contains 731mg of calcium, while liver contains 10mg.
  • Liver is lower in saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a higher glycemic index (27) than liver (0).

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7210%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +7068%
Contains more CopperCopper +2248.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +329.9%

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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3845.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +545.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6929.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1929.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1711.1%

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
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +288.6%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g

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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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +668.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 18.67µg 740%
Vitamin A 137µg 5405µg 585%
Iron 0.25mg 17.92mg 221%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 2.196mg 143%
Cholesterol 54mg 355mg 100%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 95%
Selenium 15.7µg 67.5µg 94%
Calcium 731mg 10mg 72%
Copper 0.027mg 0.634mg 67%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.435mg 52%
Saturated fat 10.867g 1.41g 43%
Phosphorus 524mg 241mg 40%
Folate 9µg 163µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.57mg 38%
Zinc 3.13mg 6.72mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg 26%
Fats 17.1g 4.4g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.258mg 20%
Manganese 0.3mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.63g 11%
Calories 280kcal 165kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.05g 4%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Protein 27.5g 26.02g 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 95mg 150mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 49mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 3.76g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 301mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.