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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, however, Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin A, 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.

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
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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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Yolk
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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% 87% 52% 162% 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 +178.9%
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
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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
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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 Opinion
Calories 280kcal 322kcal Yolk
Protein 27.5g 15.86g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 26.54g Yolk
Net carbs 3.1g 3.59g Yolk
Carbs 3.1g 3.59g Yolk
Cholesterol 54mg 1085mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 218IU Yolk
Magnesium 26mg 5mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 129mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 109mg Yolk
Iron 0.25mg 2.73mg Yolk
Sugar 1.23g 0.56g Yolk
Copper 0.027mg 0.077mg Yolk
Zinc 3.13mg 2.3mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 390mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 48mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A 137µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0.3µg 5.4µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 15.7µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.024mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.35mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.7µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 146µg Yolk
Choline 18.4mg 820.2mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 10.867g 9.551g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 4.204g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
22%
Mozzarella
118%
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.