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Mozzarella vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mozzarella and khorasan wheat

  • Mozzarella is higher in calcium and phosphorus, yet khorasan wheat is higher in selenium, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily selenium needs 120% more than mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 55 times more saturated fat than khorasan wheat. While mozzarella contains 10.867g of saturated fat, khorasan wheat contains only 0.196g.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3222.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +324.2%
Contains more IronIron +1408%
Contains more CopperCopper +1774.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +419.1%

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 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2730%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.1%
Contains more FatsFats +702.8%
Contains more WaterWater +350.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2176.8%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2174.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 15.7µg 81.5µg 120%
Manganese 2.735mg 119%
Calcium 731mg 22mg 71%
Copper 0.027mg 0.506mg 53%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.196g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.566mg 46%
Iron 0.25mg 3.77mg 44%
Fiber 0g 11.1g 44%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 6.375mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 38%
Protein 27.5g 14.54g 26%
Magnesium 26mg 130mg 25%
Phosphorus 524mg 364mg 23%
Fats 17.1g 2.13g 23%
Carbs 3.1g 70.58g 22%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 137µg 1µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.259mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.184mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.213g 12%
Potassium 95mg 403mg 9%
Zinc 3.13mg 3.68mg 5%
Calories 280kcal 337kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.61mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Choline 18.4mg 25.8mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.621g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 7.84g N/A
Sodium 16mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.