Mozzarella vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mozzarella and steak
- Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 72% higher.
- Mozzarella contains 21 times more vitamin A than steak. Mozzarella contains 517IU of vitamin A, while steak contains 25IU.
- Steak contains less saturated fat.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than mozzarella.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5991.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +860% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.5% |
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 | +1857.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4190.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +139.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 731mg | 12mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.2µg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 163mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.5mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 5.149mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 6.34mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 31.8µg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 2.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 8.443g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 9.171g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 78mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.085mg | 6% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 24.85g | 5% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 279mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.301mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.896g | 3% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 19.02g | 3% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 271kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +344.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
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Protein
~24.85g
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76% |
