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Mozzarella vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Turkey egg different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Turkey egg is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 293% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 7 times more Calcium than Turkey egg. Mozzarella contains 731mg of Calcium, while Turkey egg contains 99mg.
  • Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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.
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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +638.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.5%
Contains more IronIron +1540%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118.5%

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.
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% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +688.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~554IU

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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
Contains more FatsFats +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169.6%
Contains more OtherOther +203.8%
Contains more WaterWater +45.3%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.571g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Turkey egg Opinion
Calories 280kcal 171kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 13.68g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 11.88g Mozzarella
Net carbs 3.1g 1.15g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 1.15g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 933mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 99mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 142mg Turkey egg
Iron 0.25mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Sugar 1.23g Turkey egg
Copper 0.027mg 0.062mg Turkey egg
Zinc 3.13mg 1.58mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 170mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 151mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 554IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A 137µg 166µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 15.7µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.024mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.131mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 71µg Turkey egg
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 3.632g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 4.571g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.658g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.672mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.201mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.924mg Turkey egg
Methionine 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.33mg Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Turkey egg
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
44%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 879mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.