Mozzarella vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Sour cream
- Mozzarella is higher than Sour cream in Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Mozzarella covers your daily Phosphorus needs 63% more than Sour cream.
- Mozzarella contains 12 times more Zinc than Sour cream. While Mozzarella contains 3.13mg of Zinc, Sour cream contains only 0.27mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Sour cream is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Sour cream, reduced fat.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +418.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1059.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +516.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +282.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
71 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +292.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.5g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 280kcal | 181kcal |
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| Protein | 27.5g | 7g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 14.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 7g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 7g |
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| Cholesterol | 54mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13IU | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 141mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 211mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.01mg |
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| Zinc | 3.13mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 524mg | 85mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin A | 517IU | 436IU |
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| Vitamin A | 137µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 18.4mg | 19.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.867g | 8.7g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.844g | 4.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.5g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
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.