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Oysters vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oysters and Mozzarella?

  • Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, and Choline, while Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 691% higher.
  • Mozzarella has 211 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Mozzarella has 0.027mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium types in this comparison.

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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.
Oysters
Oysters
7
:
3
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Iron +3584%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Zinc +2411.2%
Contains more Copper +21037%
Contains more Selenium +151.6%
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +3584%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Zinc +2411.2%
Contains more Copper +21037%
Contains more Selenium +151.6%
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
7
:
4
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1441.7%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1802.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1441.7%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1802.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
3
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Contains more Water +56.7%
Contains more Protein +140.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 Carbs +75.8%
Contains more Water +56.7%
Contains more Protein +140.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +857.3%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +857.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 3.1g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 3.42g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 5.45g 3.1g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 1.23g
Calcium 116mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 9.21mg 0.25mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 139mg 95mg Oysters
Sodium 166mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 78.6mg 3.13mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.027mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 15.7µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.15mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.02mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.12mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 14µg 9µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.92µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg Oysters
Isoleucine 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 54mg Mozzarella
Trans Fat 0.068g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 0.948g 10.867g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.509g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.23 g)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.