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Mozzarella vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mozzarella and Sesame

  • Mozzarella has more Vitamin B12, however, Sesame is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 451% more than Mozzarella.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, 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%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +392.6%
Contains more IronIron +5720%
Contains more CopperCopper +15018.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.1%

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%
Sesame
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5644.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3855%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +887.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
~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
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.1%
Contains more WaterWater +964%
Contains more FatsFats +190.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +656.5%
Contains more OtherOther +85.8%

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
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +287.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4177.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Sesame Opinion
Calories 280kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 27.5g 17.73g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 3.1g 11.65g Sesame
Carbs 3.1g 23.45g Sesame
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Sesame
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 731mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 95mg 468mg Sesame
Iron 0.25mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 1.23g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.027mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 3.13mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 524mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 16mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 517IU 9IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 15.7µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.247mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 18.4mg 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 10.867g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.