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Coconut vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut and mozzarella

  • Coconut has more copper, fiber, and iron, while mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mozzarella is lower.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mozzarella is 27, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.7%
Contains more IronIron +872%
Contains more CopperCopper +1511.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5121.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.4%

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.
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 +95.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +725.8%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Water ~49.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +239.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Mozzarella DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 10.867g 86%
Calcium 14mg 731mg 72%
Manganese 1.5mg 65%
Phosphorus 113mg 524mg 59%
Protein 3.33g 27.5g 48%
Copper 0.435mg 0.027mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Fiber 9g 0g 36%
Iron 2.43mg 0.25mg 27%
Fats 33.49g 17.1g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.34mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.13mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg 15%
Selenium 10.1µg 15.7µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 4.844g 9%
Potassium 356mg 95mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Folate 26µg 9µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.02mg 4%
Calories 354kcal 280kcal 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 15.23g 3.1g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.15mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.509g 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.8µg 1%
Choline 12.1mg 18.4mg 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 6.23g 1.23g N/A
Sodium 20mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.