Colby cheese vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are colby cheese and mozzarella different?
- Colby cheese is richer in vitamin A, iron, and monounsaturated fat, while mozzarella is higher in phosphorus.
- Colby cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 47% more than mozzarella.
- Colby cheese contains 38 times more sodium than mozzarella. Colby cheese contains 604mg of sodium, while mozzarella contains 16mg.
Cheese, colby and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium types were 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
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 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
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 | +91.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.3% |
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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| Saturated fat | 20.218g | 10.867g | 43% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 16mg | 26% |
| Fats | 32.11g | 17.1g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 54mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 137µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.28g | 4.844g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 457mg | 524mg | 10% |
| Protein | 23.76g | 27.5g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Calories | 394kcal | 280kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 685mg | 731mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.92µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.375mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.953g | 0.509g | 3% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 15.7µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 13IU | 1% |
| Zinc | 3.07mg | 3.13mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.57g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.57g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.52g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.275mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.978mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.586mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.834mg | 0% |
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
28%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.351g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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