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Chocolate vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate and mozzarella different?

  • Chocolate is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber; however, mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 111% higher.
  • Mozzarella has less saturated fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium are the varieties used in this article.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +461.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488.4%
Contains more IronIron +3108%
Contains more CopperCopper +3707.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1205.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +423.3%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +82.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1873.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +463.5%
Contains more WaterWater +5044.3%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Mozzarella DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.027mg 111%
Iron 8.02mg 0.25mg 97%
Calcium 56mg 731mg 68%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Protein 4.88g 27.5g 45%
Phosphorus 206mg 524mg 45%
Saturated fat 18.519g 10.867g 35%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.92µg 29%
Magnesium 146mg 26mg 29%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Selenium 3µg 15.7µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.34mg 22%
Fats 31.28g 17.1g 22%
Carbs 61.17g 3.1g 19%
Cholesterol 8mg 54mg 15%
Vitamin A 2µg 137µg 15%
Potassium 559mg 95mg 14%
Calories 546kcal 280kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 4.844g 12%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Zinc 2.01mg 3.13mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 1.8µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.509g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.08mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Net carbs 54.17g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 1.23g N/A
Sodium 24mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Mozzarella
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
9%
Chocolate
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.652g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.