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Ground beef vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ground beef and Mozzarella

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 70% more.
  • Ground beef has 34 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella. Ground beef has 4.026mg of Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella has 0.12mg.
  • Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Contains more Iron +808%
Contains more Potassium +153.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.6%
Contains more Copper +192.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +2115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +808%
Contains more Potassium +153.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.6%
Contains more Copper +192.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +2115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3255%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3255%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.4
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Water +17%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.8%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 23.87g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 15.37g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 241kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 0g 1.23g Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 2.27mg 0.25mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 166mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 241mg 95mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 5.84mg 3.13mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.027mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 19.1µg 15.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.02mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.08mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.92µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.8µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 54mg Mozzarella
Trans Fat 1.173g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 6.073g 10.867g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 4.844g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.509g Mozzarella
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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%
Ground beef
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.