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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.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for 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.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 PotassiumPotassium +107.4%
Contains more IronIron +1124%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1079%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4580.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +172.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1422.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.34mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.92µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 CarbsCarbs +916.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.5%
Contains more FatsFats +42.4%
Contains more WaterWater +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -58.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.844g

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 DV% diff.
Calcium 62mg 731mg 67%
Phosphorus 134mg 524mg 56%
Iron 3.06mg 0.25mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.12mg 34%
Saturated fat 4.493g 10.867g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.02mg 25%
Protein 16.52g 27.5g 22%
Folate 80µg 9µg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Vitamin A 9µg 137µg 14%
Sodium 331mg 16mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.08mg 10%
Copper 0.121mg 0.027mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 31.5g 3.1g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.509g 8%
Selenium 20.3µg 15.7µg 8%
Fats 12.01g 17.1g 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Cholesterol 33mg 54mg 7%
Zinc 2.52mg 3.13mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.8µg 3%
Choline 34.4mg 18.4mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 95mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.34mg 2%
Calories 297kcal 280kcal 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU 1%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.92µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 3.1g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 1.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 4.844g 0%
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
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.