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Mozzarella vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mozzarella and yolk

  • Mozzarella has more calcium and phosphorus; however, yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 344% more.
  • Mozzarella has 6 times more calcium than yolk. Mozzarella has 731mg of calcium, while yolk has 129mg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in cholesterol.
  • Mozzarella has a higher glycemic index than yolk.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
Yolk
Yolk
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains more IronIron +992%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256.7%

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%
Yolk
Yolk
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1620%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112%
Contains more FolateFolate +1522.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +4357.6%
~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
Yolk
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%
Contains more FatsFats +55.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
~equal in Water ~52.31g

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
Yolk
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +725.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 54mg 1085mg 344%
Choline 18.4mg 820.2mg 146%
Selenium 15.7µg 56µg 73%
Calcium 731mg 129mg 60%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.95µg 43%
Folate 9µg 146µg 34%
Iron 0.25mg 2.73mg 31%
Vitamin A 137µg 381µg 27%
Vitamin D 13IU 218IU 26%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 5.4µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 4.204g 25%
Protein 27.5g 15.86g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.35mg 21%
Phosphorus 524mg 390mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 11.738g 17%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.58mg 16%
Fats 17.1g 26.54g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.528mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.176mg 13%
Zinc 3.13mg 2.3mg 8%
Saturated fat 10.867g 9.551g 6%
Copper 0.027mg 0.077mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 5mg 5%
Calories 280kcal 322kcal 2%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.7µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 48mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 3.59g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 3.59g N/A
Potassium 95mg 109mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1031mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.