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Mozzarella vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mozzarella and sugar substitute?

  • Mozzarella is richer in phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 74% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 78 times less zinc than mozzarella. Mozzarella has 3.13mg of zinc, while sugar substitute has 0.04mg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in sugar.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index (40) than mozzarella (27).

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.6%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +7725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1235%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +446%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2634.5%
Contains more OtherOther +67.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 8mg 74%
Protein 27.5g 2.06g 51%
Saturated fat 10.867g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 38%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.04mg 28%
Carbs 3.1g 84.77g 27%
Fats 17.1g 0g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.015mg 25%
Sodium 16mg 572mg 24%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 15%
Calcium 731mg 879mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.015mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 6mg 5%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Calories 280kcal 347kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Potassium 95mg 39mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 2%
Copper 0.027mg 0.007mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Iron 0.25mg 0.16mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.