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Mozzarella vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and smoked salmon

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet smoked salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin D for smoked salmon is 112% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 66 times more calcium than smoked salmon. Mozzarella contains 731mg of calcium, while smoked salmon contains 11mg.
  • Smoked salmon contains less saturated fat.
  • Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index than mozzarella.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6545.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +909.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.2%
Contains more IronIron +240%
Contains more CopperCopper +751.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.4%

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% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +254.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +383.7%
~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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.4%
Contains more FatsFats +295.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44.3%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

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
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 3.26µg 98%
Vitamin D 13IU 685IU 84%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 17.1µg 84%
Calcium 731mg 11mg 72%
Phosphorus 524mg 164mg 51%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.929g 45%
Selenium 15.7µg 32.4µg 30%
Sodium 16mg 672mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.72mg 29%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.31mg 26%
Copper 0.027mg 0.23mg 23%
Fats 17.1g 4.32g 20%
Protein 27.5g 18.28g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.101mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.278mg 15%
Choline 18.4mg 89mg 13%
Vitamin A 137µg 26µg 12%
Cholesterol 54mg 23mg 10%
Calories 280kcal 117kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.35mg 8%
Iron 0.25mg 0.85mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 2.023g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.995g 3%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Potassium 95mg 175mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Smoked salmon
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
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.