Mozzarella vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mozzarella and yogurt
- Yogurt has less calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B12 than mozzarella.
- Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 62% more than yogurt.
- Mozzarella has 129 times more vitamin A than yogurt. While mozzarella has 517IU of vitamin A, yogurt has only 4IU.
- Yogurt has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +564.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +257.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +501.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
10.19 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
85.1 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4284.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.012 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9039.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4141.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 731mg | 110mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 135mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 0.117g | 49% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 10.19g | 35% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 0.39g | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 0.52mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 1µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 0.053g | 12% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 9.7µg | 11% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 59kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.75µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.278mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.012g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 15.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 141mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.208mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 3.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 3.24g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins