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Mozzarella vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella and Wheat

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Wheat is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 134% more than Mozzarella.
  • Wheat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +453.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.7%
Contains more IronIron +1308%
Contains more CopperCopper +1948.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +469.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~508mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1995%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5515%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +377.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
Contains more FatsFats +592.3%
Contains more WaterWater +356.1%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2194.5%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1308.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Wheat Opinion
Calories 280kcal 339kcal Wheat
Protein 27.5g 13.68g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 2.47g Mozzarella
Net carbs 3.1g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 3.1g 71.13g Wheat
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Wheat
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 144mg Wheat
Calcium 731mg 34mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 431mg Wheat
Iron 0.25mg 3.52mg Wheat
Sugar 1.23g Wheat
Copper 0.027mg 0.553mg Wheat
Zinc 3.13mg 4.16mg Wheat
Phosphorus 524mg 508mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 15.7µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.121mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 43µg Wheat
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.344g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.978g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Wheat
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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.