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Mozzarella vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Roe

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, and Zinc, yet Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roe is 442% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 26 times more Calcium than Roe. Mozzarella contains 731mg of Calcium, while Roe contains 28mg.
  • Roe contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
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Roe
Contains more Calcium +2510.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +144.5%
Contains more Iron +208%
Contains more Potassium +197.9%
Contains more Copper +374.1%
Contains more Selenium +229.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 515
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +2510.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +144.5%
Contains more Iron +208%
Contains more Potassium +197.9%
Contains more Copper +374.1%
Contains more Selenium +229.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 515

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.
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Roe
Contains more Vitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +922.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1154.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +922.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1154.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Equal in Protein - 28.62
Equal in Other - 2.6
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
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Equal in Protein - 28.62
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.8%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Roe Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.92g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 28.62g Roe
Fats 17.1g 8.23g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 1.92g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 204kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Roe
Calcium 731mg 28mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.77mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 524mg 515mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 16mg 117mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 1.28mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg Roe
Selenium 15.7µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 517IU 303IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 91µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 9µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 54mg 479mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 1.866g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 2.129g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 425mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.