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Lemon vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lemon and Mozzarella?

  • Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, yet Mozzarella is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 73% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lemon is lower.

We used Lemons, raw, without peel and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium types 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 +140%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Calcium +2711.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +3175%
Contains more Zinc +5116.7%
Contains more Selenium +3825%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Calcium +2711.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +3175%
Contains more Zinc +5116.7%
Contains more Selenium +3825%

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.
Lemon
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +200.6%
Contains more Water +78.3%
Contains more Protein +2400%
Contains more Fats +5600%
Contains more Other +700%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 Carbs +200.6%
Contains more Water +78.3%
Contains more Protein +2400%
Contains more Fats +5600%
Contains more Other +700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43936.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.9%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43936.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 3.1g Lemon
Protein 1.1g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0.3g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 9.32g 3.1g Lemon
Calories 29kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 2.5g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 2.8g 0g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.6mg 0.25mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 16mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 138mg 95mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg 16mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.037mg 0.027mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 22IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.15mg
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 53mg 0mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg
Folate 11µg 9µg Lemon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g 10.867g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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
20%
Lemon
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.828g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.