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Mozzarella vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella and Thyme?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 215% higher.
  • Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Thyme, fresh 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +515.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +541.1%
Contains more IronIron +6880%
Contains more CopperCopper +1955.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%

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%
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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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +819%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +394.6%
Contains more FatsFats +917.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +688.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5880.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.532g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Thyme Opinion
Calories 280kcal 101kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 5.56g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 1.68g Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 3.1g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 3.1g 24.45g Thyme
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 731mg 405mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 0.25mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 1.23g Thyme
Fiber 0g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.027mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 3.13mg 1.81mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 106mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 517IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.081g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Thyme
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
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.