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Mozzarella vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and white chocolate

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet white chocolate is richer in vitamin K and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 53% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 17 times more vitamin A than white chocolate. Mozzarella contains 517IU of vitamin A, while white chocolate contains 30IU.
  • White chocolate contains less cholesterol.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than white chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +267.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +323%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +248.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.24mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1422.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +520.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +405.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.3%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella White chocolate DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 199mg 53%
Phosphorus 524mg 176mg 50%
Protein 27.5g 5.87g 43%
Saturated fat 10.867g 19.412g 39%
Fats 17.1g 32.09g 23%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.74mg 22%
Selenium 15.7µg 4.5µg 20%
Carbs 3.1g 59.24g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.56µg 15%
Vitamin A 137µg 9µg 14%
Calories 280kcal 539kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 9.097g 11%
Cholesterol 54mg 21mg 11%
Potassium 95mg 286mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 9.1µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.96mg 5%
Copper 0.027mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.282mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.745mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.063mg 4%
Sodium 16mg 90mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.013g 3%
Magnesium 26mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Choline 18.4mg 29.5mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 59.04g N/A
Iron 0.25mg 0.24mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g 59g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +368.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3738.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more FatsFats +87.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1811%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99%

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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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.