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Mozzarella vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Sweet potato

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 70% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 +2336.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1014.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +943.3%
Contains more Selenium +2516.7%
Contains more Iron +144%
Contains more Potassium +254.7%
Contains more Copper +459.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2336.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1014.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +943.3%
Contains more Selenium +2516.7%
Contains more Iron +144%
Contains more Potassium +254.7%
Contains more Copper +459.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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 B2 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2644.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2644.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1651.6%
Contains more Fats +34100%
Contains more Other +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +549%
Contains more Water +54.9%
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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +1651.6%
Contains more Fats +34100%
Contains more Other +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +549%
Contains more Water +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3535.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3535.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 27.5g 1.57g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0.05g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 280kcal 86kcal Mozzarella
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 1.23g 4.18g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 731mg 30mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.61mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 47mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 16mg 55mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.3mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 15.7µg 0.6µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.078mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.061mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.557mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 9µg 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.8µg
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.001g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.014g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.