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Mozzarella vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mozzarella and mayonnaise

  • Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A; however, mayonnaise has more vitamin K and vitamin E.
  • Mayonnaise's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 134% more.
  • Mozzarella has 91 times more calcium than mayonnaise. Mozzarella has 731mg of calcium, while mayonnaise has 8mg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9037.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1986.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2395.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +582.6%

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 0% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +756.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2086.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8955.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2764.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +443.9%
Contains more WaterWater +130.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%
Contains more FatsFats +337.7%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +247.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8680%
~equal in Saturated fat ~11.703g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Mayonnaise DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 44.69g 295%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 163µg 134%
Fats 17.1g 74.85g 89%
Calcium 731mg 8mg 72%
Phosphorus 524mg 21mg 72%
Protein 27.5g 0.96g 53%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.12µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 16.843g 30%
Sodium 16mg 635mg 27%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.15mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.019mg 25%
Selenium 15.7µg 2.3µg 24%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 3.28mg 21%
Calories 280kcal 680kcal 20%
Vitamin A 137µg 16µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.008mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 1mg 6%
Cholesterol 54mg 42mg 4%
Saturated fat 10.867g 11.703g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 34.2mg 3%
Potassium 95mg 20mg 2%
Copper 0.027mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0.57g 1%
Iron 0.25mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 7IU 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0.57g N/A
Manganese 0.007mg 0%
Trans fat 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.