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Orange vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Orange and Mozzarella?

  • Orange 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 Orange is lower.

We used Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Orange
Orange
4
:
6
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Potassium +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +1727.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +3642.9%
Contains more Zinc +4371.4%
Contains more Selenium +3040%
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Potassium +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +1727.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +3642.9%
Contains more Zinc +4371.4%
Contains more Selenium +3040%

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.
Orange
Orange
6
:
6
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
2
:
3
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Carbs +279%
Contains more Water +73.8%
Contains more Protein +2825.5%
Contains more Fats +14150%
Contains more Other +445.5%
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 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 +279%
Contains more Water +73.8%
Contains more Protein +2825.5%
Contains more Fats +14150%
Contains more Other +445.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
1
:
2
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20960.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1936%
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20960.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1936%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 3.1g Orange
Protein 0.94g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0.12g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 11.75g 3.1g Orange
Calories 47kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 9.35g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 2.4g 0g Orange
Calcium 40mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.1mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 10mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 14mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 181mg 95mg Orange
Sodium 0mg 16mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.045mg 0.027mg Orange
Manganese 0.025mg Orange
Selenium 0.5µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 225IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.15mg Orange
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 53.2mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.02mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.12mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 30µg 9µg Orange
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 10.867g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
24%
Orange
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella 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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.