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Mozzarella vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Tofu

  • Mozzarella is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Tofu is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tofu is 64% higher.
  • Tofu contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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%
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more IronIron +2044%
Contains more CopperCopper +614.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%

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%
Tofu
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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 0.33% 5.1% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.5%

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
Tofu
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8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.3%
Contains more FatsFats +257.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.8%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%

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
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +358.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +430.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Tofu
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 Tofu Opinion
Calories 280kcal 76kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 8.08g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 4.78g Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Tofu
Net carbs 3.1g 1.57g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 1.87g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 30mg Tofu
Calcium 731mg 350mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 121mg Tofu
Iron 0.25mg 5.36mg Tofu
Sugar 1.23g 0.62g Tofu
Fiber 0g 0.3g Tofu
Copper 0.027mg 0.193mg Tofu
Zinc 3.13mg 0.8mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 97mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 7mg Tofu
Vitamin A 517IU 85IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.01mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 15.7µg 8.9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.081mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.052mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.195mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.047mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Tofu
Folate 9µg 15µg Tofu
Choline 18.4mg 28.8mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.691g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 1.056g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.699g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Mozzarella
7%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.