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Mozzarella vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Paprika

  • Paprika is higher than Mozzarella in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Paprika covers your daily Iron needs 261% more than Mozzarella.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Spices, paprika.

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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 Calcium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Selenium +149.2%
Contains more Iron +8356%
Contains more Magnesium +584.6%
Contains more Potassium +2300%
Contains more Zinc +38.3%
Contains more Copper +2540.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Calcium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Selenium +149.2%
Contains more Iron +8356%
Contains more Magnesium +584.6%
Contains more Potassium +2300%
Contains more Zinc +38.3%
Contains more Copper +2540.7%

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.
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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +9426.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +19300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.3%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4361.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +9426.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +19300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.3%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4361.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.5%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Water +344%
Contains more Carbs +1641.6%
Contains more Other +222.5%
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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Protein +94.5%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Water +344%
Contains more Carbs +1641.6%
Contains more Other +222.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1425.7%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1425.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 27.5g 14.14g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 12.89g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 280kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 1.23g 10.34g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 731mg 229mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 26mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 524mg 314mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 16mg 68mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.027mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 15.7µg 6.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.15mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 9µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 10.867g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 1.695g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.