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Mozzarella vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella and Sun-dried tomato

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 113% more than Mozzarella.
  • Sun-dried tomato has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 +1455.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +277%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +301.3%
Contains more Selenium +423.3%
Contains more Iron +972%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +1547.4%
Contains more Copper +1651.9%
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1455.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +277%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +301.3%
Contains more Selenium +423.3%
Contains more Iron +972%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +1547.4%
Contains more Copper +1651.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.8%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.8%
Contains more Folate +155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +443.5%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +652.6%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Equal in Water - 53.83
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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +443.5%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +652.6%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Equal in Water - 53.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.7%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 27.5g 5.06g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 14.08g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 280kcal 213kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 0g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 731mg 47mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 26mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 524mg 139mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 16mg 266mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.78mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 15.7µg 3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 64µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 9µg 23µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 10.867g 1.893g Sun-dried tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.974g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.