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Fast food vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fast food and Mozzarella

  • Fast food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Copper, yet Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 67% higher.
  • Fast food contains 47 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella. Fast food contains 5.617mg of Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella contains 0.12mg.
  • Mozzarella contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
6
:
4
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Iron +1124%
Contains more Potassium +107.4%
Contains more Copper +348.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Contains more Calcium +1079%
Contains more Phosphorus +291%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +1124%
Contains more Potassium +107.4%
Contains more Copper +348.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Contains more Calcium +1079%
Contains more Phosphorus +291%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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.
Fast food
Fast food
8
:
3
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin E +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4580.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +913.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.34
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.92
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4580.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +913.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.34
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
1
:
4
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Carbs +916.1%
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Mozzarella
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 Carbs +916.1%
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
1
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.844
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.844

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 3.1g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 12.01g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 31.5g 3.1g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 280kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 3.06mg 0.25mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 197mg 95mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 2.52mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.121mg 0.027mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 15.7µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.15mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.02mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.34mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.12mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.08mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.8µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 54mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 4.493g 10.867g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.509g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Mozzarella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.