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Mozzarella vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and powdered milk different?

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, choline, and vitamin B6 than mozzarella.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 97% higher.
  • Mozzarella has less saturated fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +226.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1300%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.34mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.3µg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +538%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +1920.2%
Contains more FatsFats +56.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1139.4%
Contains more OtherOther +153.3%
~equal in Protein ~26.32g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 3.25µg 97%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 1.205mg 67%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Potassium 95mg 1330mg 36%
Phosphorus 524mg 776mg 36%
Saturated fat 10.867g 16.742g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.283mg 22%
Calcium 731mg 912mg 18%
Choline 18.4mg 117.4mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.302mg 17%
Sodium 16mg 371mg 15%
Fats 17.1g 26.71g 15%
Cholesterol 54mg 97mg 14%
Magnesium 26mg 85mg 14%
Vitamin A 137µg 258µg 13%
Carbs 3.1g 38.42g 12%
Calories 280kcal 496kcal 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 7.924g 8%
Folate 9µg 37µg 7%
Copper 0.027mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.58mg 3%
Iron 0.25mg 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.646mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Protein 27.5g 26.32g 2%
Zinc 3.13mg 3.34mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.665g 1%
Selenium 15.7µg 16.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 20IU 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 38.42g N/A
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.