Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Oats vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between oats and mozzarella

  • Oats are higher in copper, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and magnesium, yet mozzarella is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily calcium needs 68% more than oats.
  • The amount of saturated fat in oats is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Oats and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

Infographic

Oats vs Mozzarella infographic
Infographic link

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.
Oats
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.6%
Contains more IronIron +1788%
Contains more CopperCopper +2218.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1253.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~524mg

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.
Oats
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3715%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +700.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
1
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 CarbsCarbs +2037.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.8%
Contains more FatsFats +147.8%
Contains more WaterWater +507.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +398%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Mozzarella DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 214%
Calcium 54mg 731mg 68%
Copper 0.626mg 0.027mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.02mg 62%
Iron 4.72mg 0.25mg 56%
Saturated fat 1.217g 10.867g 44%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Magnesium 177mg 26mg 36%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 27%
Carbs 66.27g 3.1g 21%
Protein 16.89g 27.5g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Fats 6.9g 17.1g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.34mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.509g 14%
Folate 56µg 9µg 12%
Potassium 429mg 95mg 10%
Zinc 3.97mg 3.13mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 4.844g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.12mg 5%
Calories 389kcal 280kcal 5%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Phosphorus 523mg 524mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats Mozzarella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
30%
Oats
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.