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Mozzarella vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mozzarella and chia seeds

  • Mozzarella has more vitamin B12; however, chia seeds are higher in fiber, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 138% more than mozzarella.
  • Chia seeds have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1188.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +328.4%
Contains more IronIron +2988%
Contains more CopperCopper +3322.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +251.6%
~equal in Sodium ~16mg

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7258.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +444.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.3%
Contains more WaterWater +760.3%
Contains more FatsFats +79.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1258.7%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4549.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 23.665g 154%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 118%
Copper 0.027mg 0.924mg 100%
Iron 0.25mg 7.72mg 93%
Magnesium 26mg 335mg 74%
Selenium 15.7µg 55.2µg 72%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.83mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.62mg 50%
Phosphorus 524mg 860mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Saturated fat 10.867g 3.33g 34%
Protein 27.5g 16.54g 22%
Fats 17.1g 30.74g 21%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 15%
Carbs 3.1g 42.12g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.17mg 13%
Zinc 3.13mg 4.58mg 13%
Folate 9µg 49µg 10%
Calories 280kcal 486kcal 10%
Calcium 731mg 631mg 10%
Potassium 95mg 407mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 2.309g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Net carbs 3.1g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Sodium 16mg 16mg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (16 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.