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Mozzarella vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mozzarella and potato salad

  • Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium, while potato salad has more vitamin C and copper.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 71% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mozzarella is 27, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3747.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +909.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +907.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.4%
Contains more IronIron +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +337%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.3%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Potato salad DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 19mg 71%
Phosphorus 524mg 52mg 67%
Protein 27.5g 2.68g 50%
Saturated fat 10.867g 1.429g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.31mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3.737g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.06mg 22%
Sodium 16mg 529mg 22%
Selenium 15.7µg 4.1µg 21%
Fats 17.1g 8.2g 14%
Vitamin A 137µg 32µg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 11%
Copper 0.027mg 0.118mg 10%
Calories 280kcal 143kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 2.48g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Iron 0.25mg 0.65mg 5%
Potassium 95mg 254mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.89mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.141mg 5%
Cholesterol 54mg 68mg 5%
Manganese 0.101mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Carbs 3.1g 11.17g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +926.1%
Contains more FatsFats +108.5%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52.3%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +634.2%

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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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.