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Mozzarella vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Spread

  • Mozzarella has more Phosphorus, however, Spread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 75% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated 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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +691.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +691.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +768.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +768.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Water +62%
Equal in Fats - 17.1
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% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Water +62%
Equal in Fats - 17.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.9%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Spread Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 0g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 17.1g
Carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 158kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 0g Spread
Calcium 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 0mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 12mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 755mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg Mozzarella
Selenium 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 12.3µg Spread
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Spread
Low Fats diet Equal
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.