Mozzarella vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mozzarella and tomatoes?
- Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, while tomatoes are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 72% higher.
- Tomatoes are lower in cholesterol.
We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7210% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1741.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2083.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +226.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1689.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +174.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +338.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 731mg | 10mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 24mg | 71% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 0.88g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 0.028g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 0.17mg | 27% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 0.2g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.019mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.7mg | 15% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 18kcal | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 0.031g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 42µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 7.9µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.059mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.594mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.083g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 6.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 3.89g | 0% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3025% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +370.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15525.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +513.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
