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Mozzarella vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella and Whey

  • Whey contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 68% higher.
  • Whey contains 47 times less Saturated Fat than Mozzarella. Mozzarella contains 10.867g of Saturated Fat, while Whey contains 0.23g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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 Calcium +1455.3%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +1039.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +2307.7%
Contains more Copper +575%
Contains more Selenium +726.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +1455.3%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +1039.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +2307.7%
Contains more Copper +575%
Contains more Selenium +726.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.5%

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +4208.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4208.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3135.3%
Contains more Fats +4650%
Contains more Other +352.8%
Contains more Carbs +65.8%
Contains more Water +86.6%
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
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +3135.3%
Contains more Fats +4650%
Contains more Other +352.8%
Contains more Carbs +65.8%
Contains more Water +86.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4744%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4527.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4744%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4527.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Whey Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 5.14g Whey
Protein 27.5g 0.85g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0.36g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 5.14g Whey
Calories 280kcal 27kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 5.14g Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 47mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.06mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 46mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 16mg 54mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.004mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 15.7µg 1.9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 12IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.158mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.074mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.031mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.28µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 54mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.1g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.011g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.637g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.