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Mozzarella vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Tilsit cheese different?

  • Tilsit cheese is higher than Mozzarella in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 49% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 2 times more Magnesium than Tilsit cheese. Mozzarella contains 26mg of Magnesium, while Tilsit cheese contains 13mg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, tilsit types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Iron - 0.23
Equal in Phosphorus - 500
Equal in Copper - 0.026
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Iron - 0.23
Equal in Phosphorus - 500
Equal in Copper - 0.026
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 B6 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.359
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.359

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.9%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Other +102.9%
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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.9%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Other +102.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.88g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 24.41g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 25.98g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 3.1g 1.88g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 340kcal Tilsit cheese
Sugar 1.23g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 731mg 700mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.23mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 500mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 65mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 753mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.026mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.065mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 54mg 102mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 16.775g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 7.136g Tilsit cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.721g Tilsit cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Tilsit cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.