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Mozzarella vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and veggie burgers

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium and phosphorus, yet veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 219% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 8 times more saturated fat than veggie burgers. Mozzarella contains 10.867g of saturated fat, while veggie burgers contain 1.44g.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than veggie burgers.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.5%
Contains more IronIron +864%
Contains more CopperCopper +640.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.9%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13155%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3027.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1277.8%
~equal in Choline ~19.4mg

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.2%
Contains more FatsFats +171.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%
~equal in Other ~2.52g

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +297.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2.651mg 219%
Calcium 731mg 136mg 60%
Phosphorus 524mg 206mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.01µg 45%
Saturated fat 10.867g 1.44g 43%
Manganese 0.951mg 41%
Folate 9µg 124µg 29%
Iron 0.25mg 2.41mg 27%
Sodium 16mg 569mg 24%
Protein 27.5g 15.7g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.753mg 23%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Copper 0.027mg 0.2mg 19%
Zinc 3.13mg 1.26mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.303mg 17%
Fats 17.1g 6.3g 17%
Cholesterol 54mg 5mg 16%
Vitamin A 137µg 1µg 15%
Selenium 15.7µg 22.6µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.023g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 1.778g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.244mg 7%
Potassium 95mg 333mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 56mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 6%
Calories 280kcal 177kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Carbs 3.1g 14.27g 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.2µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 1.07g N/A
Choline 18.4mg 19.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Veggie burger
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
23%
Mozzarella
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.427g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.