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Fish oil vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fish oil and Mozzarella

  • Fish oil has more Vitamin D, while Mozzarella has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 219% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 26 times less Vitamin D than Fish oil. Fish oil contains 332IU of Vitamin D, while Mozzarella contains 13IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mozzarella is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine 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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
8
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
9
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin D +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 D +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +484.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6160.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6160.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 0g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 100g 17.1g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 902kcal 280kcal Fish oil
Sugar 1.23g Fish oil
Calcium 0mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 0mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 0mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 0mg 95mg Mozzarella
Sodium 0mg 16mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Selenium 0µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 0IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 332IU 13IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg 0.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 0µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 710mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 29.892g 10.867g Mozzarella
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 4.844g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 0.509g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil 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
21%
Fish oil
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.