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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% 31% 3% 9% 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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +695.4%
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 Opinion
Calories 280kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 27.5g 0.96g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 3.1g 0.57g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0.57g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 42mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 13IU 7IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 1mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 8mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 20mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.21mg Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Copper 0.027mg 0.019mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.15mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 21mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 635mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 65IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 16µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.007mg Mayonnaise
Selenium 15.7µg 2.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.019mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.008mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.12µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 9µg 5µg Mozzarella
Trans Fat 0.187g Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 10.867g 11.703g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
22%
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.