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Lamb vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Mozzarella different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Choline, and Zinc, however, Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 71% higher.
  • Lamb contains 56 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella. While Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, Mozzarella contains only 0.12mg.
  • Mozzarella has less Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium are the varieties 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 Iron +652%
Contains more Potassium +226.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +340.7%
Contains more Selenium +68.2%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +652%
Contains more Potassium +226.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +340.7%
Contains more Selenium +68.2%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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.
Lamb
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +192.7%
Equal in Water - 49.9
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Fats +22.5%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +192.7%
Equal in Water - 49.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.7%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 24.52g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 20.94g 17.1g Lamb
Carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 294kcal 280kcal Lamb
Sugar 0g 1.23g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 1.88mg 0.25mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 188mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 310mg 95mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 4.46mg 3.13mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.027mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 15.7µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.12mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.08mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 9µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.92µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.8µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 8.83g 10.867g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 4.844g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.509g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.