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Mozzarella vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Table salt

  • Mozzarella is richer than Table salt in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1684% higher.
  • Table salt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Salt, table.

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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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2945.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1087.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3030%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15600%
Contains more IronIron +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%

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% 31% 3% 9% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24850%
Contains more OtherOther +4058.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Table salt Opinion
Calories 280kcal 0kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 0g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0g Mozzarella
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Table salt
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 1mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 24mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 8mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.33mg Table salt
Sugar 1.23g 0g Table salt
Copper 0.027mg 0.03mg Table salt
Zinc 3.13mg 0.1mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 0mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 38758mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.1mg Table salt
Selenium 15.7µg 0.1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 0µg Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg 0mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Table salt
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
22%
Mozzarella
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 38742mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.